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Bandipore residents to boycott polls
BANDIPORE, KASHMIR Having been deceived time and again by the mainstream politicians, the people of this picturesque Tehsil of Varmul district appear determined to boycott the coming parliamentary elections to register their protest. They have every reason to feel cheated as none of the promises held out to them by the powers that be were never kept. The main town which used to be connected with the surrounding villages and towns beyond through four bridges are yet to be constructed after these were damaged or washed away years ago. The commuters are forced to take trouble of getting down from the buses and cross the makeshift bridges on foot and board the same. Then the condition of roads leading to various villages of the Tehsil are in a dilapidated condition. The … Read entire article »
Dardpora: Where communal harmony prevails
While religious hatred continues to hog the headlines across country, Dardpora, a hamlet in the tehsil Pattan presents a heart warming picture to every visitor About 35 Sikh families and over 100 Muslim families live in close camaraderie for centuries now, “We don’t see ourselves as Sikhs and Muslims, but fellow villagers who are born to share each others joy and sorrow,” says Harmeet Singh adding the villagers have been sharing the happiness and suffering for centuries together. These harmonious sentiments are echoed by majority of people living here, “These sardars are just wonderful people, we have been living with them for centuries and will continue to do so as they have become part and parcel of our lives” says Fayaz Ahmad, villager of Dardpora. The last turbulent decade has seen Dardpora … Read entire article »