As Kashmir navigates its first election post-abrogation of Article 370, a sense of hope and anticipation emerges amid a complex history of conflict and efforts to restore peace. <br /><br />With a significant voter turnout of 61.38% in phase 1 and 54.11% in phase 2 of polling, along with a diverse candidate pool, this election marks a critical juncture in the region’s political evolution. <br /><br />In an interview with Tarique Anwar, Amarjit Singh Dulat (AS Dulat), former special director of the Intelligence Bureau, ex-secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) and a well-known expert on Kashmir, shares his perspective on the region’s intricate geopolitical landscape. <br /><br />Reporter: Tarique Anwar <br />Camera: Suresh Pandey and Vikram Sharma <br />Editor: Sudhanshu <br /><br />Follow us: <br />Website: https://www.outlookindia.com/ <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Outlookindia <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outlookindia/ <br />X: https://twitter.com/Outlookindia <br />Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaNrF3v0AgWLA6OnJH0R <br />Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutlookMagazine <br />Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/outlookindia <br /><br />#KashmirElections #Article370 #Democracy #KashmirVotes #KashmirPolitics #AmarjitDulat #JammuKashmirElections #JammuKashmirElections2024 #AssemblyElections2024