Wed Sep 18 02:21:56 UTC 2024: ## Local Elections Begin in Indian-Controlled Kashmir After Autonomy Loss
**Srinagar, India** – For the first time since the Indian government revoked its special status in 2019, residents of Indian-controlled Kashmir are voting for local government positions. The move marks a significant development in the region, which has been under a strict security lockdown and subject to widespread political unrest since the autonomy withdrawal.
The elections are being seen as a crucial step towards restoring a semblance of normalcy in the region, though many residents remain skeptical about the process and the future of Kashmir’s political landscape.
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