Jammu Kashmir Elections 2024: The Growing Influence Of Tibetan Kashmiris| Ground Report

As the Jammu Kashmir elections approach, the Tibetan Kashmiri community could play a significant role. Even though, small in numbers, they have integrated into the region while preserving their unique culture. Their popular Tibetan cuisine and long-standing presence in Kashmir might influence local sentiments and voting patterns. Their involvement in the political process and their potential impact on the 2024 elections are areas of growing interest.

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00:00What do you think about the Kashmiris?

00:03The Kashmiris think that they are from Tibet.

00:10But we are not originally from Tibet.

00:14We are originally from Kashmir.

00:20We have a resemblance to Tibetans.

00:23People see our faces and call us by our names.

00:31The Tibetan Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir stands out as a unique and integral part of the region.

00:37This community has a rich history and deep roots within the valley.

00:42We have been living here since 1907.

00:47We have not found anything yet.

00:49First of all, we have to rely on God.

00:53We have to survive here.

00:55God will show us the way.

00:57There is no government here.

01:00We came here as Kashmiris.

01:02We came here as Kashmiri Muslims.

01:04I am not saying this.

01:06It is all written in the white paper.

01:08When we came to Kashmir, we were given three buildings for Eid.

01:12I was a child then.

01:16I heard that there was a commotion in the assembly.

01:20How did you make the outsiders angry?

01:23Bakshi Ghulam Ahmad said,

01:25if we don't make Kashmiris live in Kashmir, where will they live?

01:29The Tibetan Muslims are well known for their distinct cuisine,

01:33which has gained popularity among the locals.

01:36Their restaurants serve traditional Tibetan dishes like momos, dumplings and thukpa,

01:42which have become favourite.

01:44We used to make this dish for our wives.

01:51You can't live without rice.

01:54We can't live without momos.

01:56Momos are made in every house.

01:59Chowmein is made in every house.

02:01One or two opened the restaurant,

02:04and then others started to open it.

02:08Historically, the Tibetan Muslims were always considered Kashmiris,

02:12having migrated from Tibet several generations ago.

02:16Their seamless integration into the region's predominantly Muslim population

02:20has been facilitated by shared personal beliefs

02:23and have helped them to maintain true identity

02:26while contributing to the local culture.

02:31Your problem is different from ours.

02:35Ours is very limited.

02:38As Mr. Mujeeb said,

02:40I know of a girl who has done her PhD.

02:48I was surprised.

02:51I said, she has done her PhD, but she has no job.

02:54She is a housewife.

02:57She doesn't have a job.

02:59But she has done her PhD.

03:01I know of one such girl,

03:04and many others who have done their PhDs.

03:07Not just boys, but many girls have done their PhDs.

03:11But none of them are getting a job.

03:13First of all,

03:15in our three colonies,

03:18this is the main problem.

03:21No one is paying attention to us.

03:25We have been asked to leave.

03:27We have been sent to many MCDs.

03:30This is a very small problem.

03:33We have been to many MCDs.

03:36We have been asked to leave.

03:39But there is no result.

03:41We are tired of going there.

03:44We want to help the country.

03:47We want to help the country.

03:49That's all.

03:51We want to make progress.

03:54We want people to get jobs.

03:57We want people to get jobs.

03:59Most of the people here are unemployed.

04:02No one has a job.

04:04No one has a job.

04:07That's all.

04:29as both a minority

04:31and a long-standing part of the region

04:33makes them an important group

04:35in the electoral landscape.

04:37Their votes, while small in numbers,

04:39can still influence the outcome

04:41of a closely contested election.

Jammu Kashmir Elections 2024: The Growing Influence Of Tibetan Kashmiris| Ground Report

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