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Casteism in Kashmir: My observations and experiences (Part 2)

by rti_adminon March 29, 2018March 20, 20231

Mudasir Ali Lone This is in continuation of the Part 1 published here. Whenever someone tells me that there’s no caste in Kashmir (and I’m told that a lot), I can’t help but think of the terms that are part of our daily language, for example, Kaaluh Waatul (literal translation: black chamaar). It’s a …

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Casteism in Kashmir: My Observations and Experiences

by rti_adminon July 5, 2017March 20, 202312

Mudasir Ali Lone We usually shrug our shoulders when it comes to casteism in Kashmir. If you’re in a mood for horrible stories, go to the homes of Greest (peasants) and hear about the horror stories of how Malluh/Peer (upper-castes) used to treat them. If you think that’s not horrible enough then go to …