Kashmir, February 25,2026-Kashmir is witnessing a profound generational shift in attitudes toward conflict and violence. While previous decades were defined by fear, displacement, and street confrontations, the youth of 2025 are embracing aspiration, stability, and critical thinking, refusing to be drawn into cycles of militancy or separatist narratives.
In the 1990s, widespread fear and forced displacement shaped the response of families living amid armed conflict. The 2010s saw a wave of anger and street-level protests, reflecting frustration and rebellion. Today, however, young Kashmiris are questioning the romanticised notions of the gun, rejecting it as a tool for political agendas.
This shift is not just about reduced violence, but a deeper change in mindset—a decline in psychological compliance with conflict. By refusing to inherit old grievances as emotional fuel, the new generation is rewriting the narrative of Kashmir, focusing on education, employment, and stability instead of militancy or separatism.
Observers note that this evolution could have long-term implications for peace, governance, and socio-economic development, signaling a Kashmir that is increasingly defined by rationality, aspiration, and resilience rather than fear or anger.
