Kashmiris now have hope and trust that their lives will turn for the better

The NIJ team went on ground to Kashmir and talked to people at Lal Chowk.
The first one was Shabbi Rehman, a sarpanch from a village in Uri. He told how earlier, it was not possible to roam around at Lal Chowk freely. Especially had he told anyone that he was a sarpanch, he would have been shot in all probability. He also traces his personal history as a Kashmiri Indian and how things have changed in Kashmir post abrogation of article 370.
The second one was Abid Bhatt. He goes on to narrate the differences between the periods pre and post 370 abrogation. His outlook is now quite positive about life and he has hope that he can achieve whatever he wants.
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[@syedasimahmad]

I am not a regular supporter of BJP, but decision to scrap article 370 & subsequent mainstreaming of Kashmiri youths is something really adorable done by BJP.

[@seemadurgum7600]

@syedasimahmad Absolutely agreed! Feel so good in my heart for the future of the youth in Kashmir. They also deserve to dream for their future and have real opportunities to realize it, and have all the facilities and benefits as Indians. They have waited too long for this. ♥️

[@shawndon8696]

Bhai, Jai ho to progress of J&K development. I am hoping tourism flourishes and people enjoy infrastructure development.

[@EXPLORETHEOBSCURED]

Tu konsa kahsimiri ha...bihari😂

[@taahadar6115]

I completely disagree with you, you got All Hindu likes😂

[@taahadar6115]

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[@seventhuser904]

BJP has given me enough reasons to vote for them in 2024 and 2029. Credit goes to Indian Armed Forces for maintaining peace and Neutralizing threats.

[@jameammarijr.2248]

once a zhehaadi always a zhehaadi

[@sudhakarbe]

​@@jameammarijr.2248 well then we will send you to the hoors soon

[@sahilsingh6048]

​@@jameammarijr.2248tujhe kya ho gya andhbhakt?

[@zeeeli1377]

Hindu rashtra Mai Aisa hi hota hai, jihadstain nhi chiye

[@politics4304]

@@sahilsingh6048 asli andh bhakt musalman hai!

[@x1d2]

Al Jazeera Are you watching this???

[@akashbhadouria6727]

CNN, New York Times and Reuters too.

[@nurulhudavijapurwala4936]

Dw , euro news , sky news , crux ko bhul gaye kaa?​@@akashbhadouria6727

[@suyogmore4611]

❤

[@eshwarbandi8242]

U forgoting BBC

[@_Mafia50]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@surojitpal1861]

I went to Kashmir thrice in the last two years and spoke to about 50-60 Muslim kashmiris and was stunned to hear them praising Modiji and Indian government for bringing in a change in the infrastructural development of Kashmir and making their lives hundred times better. We are thankful to God for giving us Modiji as our PM.

[@smontana9520]

the indian propaganda and lies never end

[@rimurutempest2130]

As a Indian , We wish Kashmiris all the prosperity . It is our honest thoughts . P.S - They are also Indians only.

[@pocketReviews]

The same people who committed genocide against Kashmiri Hindus. Wait till the election and Kashmir will be same again. Their politicians don’t want peace for their people. But the people will always choose them.

[@AbhiR0003]

Kashmiris are also Indian/Bhartiya. J&K is and will always be an integral part of Bharat 🔥

[@rimurutempest2130]

@@AbhiR0003 yes yes

[@doncorleone3901]

​@AbhiR0003 man why do u keep shouting the obvious

[@harshaharsha9242]

As an Indian? Bro they are as much Indian as rest of the Indians are.

[@pingping6967]

I am From J&K. And I approve of this.

[@FarHaN9]

Thank you bro keep supporting india

[@PredatorF-25]

​@@FarHaN9 They are Indians, why won't they support!?

[@xengaming5678]

We r with u brother❤

[@xengaming5678]

Love from Maharashtra

[@pingping6967]

@@xengaming5678 Love from J&k my brother

[@royalking7220]

As an Indian Muslim I am very thankful to modi ji as well as our forces

[@advaitvyas8416]

You are true Indian 🇮🇳❤️

[@shivansh3440]

He is not fromBJP , but this man explained so beautifully .

[@poshidaehsass7521]

All credit goes to Govt of India and Indian armed forces❤❤❤

[@jatindersinghpandher]

Jammu And kashmir ke lokon ka vi Sahyog hai 🙏🙏🙏

[@sharad991]

Kashmir youth ko bhi nahi bhulna chahiye unkhone ne bahut kuch zela hai, unka youth kharab ho gaya.....galat raaste pe...to unko bhi nahi bhulbsakte❤❤

[@toxicgamer6155]

​@@jatindersinghpandhersure bahi

[@toxicgamer6155]

​@@sharad991that's true

[@jameammarijr.2248]

once a zhehaadi always a zhehaadi

[@chhayachhettry697]

This interview should be broadcasted nationally and internationally to show the truth.

[@ovaisamin4155]

You think it’s truth? These are some paid actors of BJP. Don’t let a clown show fool you.

[@indiantiger.1419]

​@@ovaisamin4155bro it's on camera less casualties and better infrastructure and investment with education all is invisible.

[@ovaisamin4155]

@@indiantiger.1419 That’s the unfortunate thing. You fall for propaganda so soon.

[@indiantiger.1419]

@@ovaisamin4155 pelting stones killing innocents is not terrorism for you and you tell me I caught into propoganda ....be a nice person to the world jihadi😒

[@jyotihali9990]

No kashmir without kashmiri pandits

[@sunayanapanda7112]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="342">5:42</a> the way he said "nahi hum safe hai hum apne mulk mai hai" with that smile gives peace to the heart😌

[@dreambig5965]

10 yrs back i thought kashmir can never have peace....never thought it was so simple steps and our politicians never took for 70 yrs and destroyed one generation of kashmiris....This lesson should be forever for kashmir and teach your kids never get in to terrorism or propaganda of politicians

[@Kalaiarasan_Balu]

true

[@silvershroud6263]

Send girl in Indian Army camp, she will come back safely. Send to Pak Army camp, she will not come back. Biggest difference.

[@toxicgamer6155]

The Pakistani army is not an army it's a full time political party and partime army 😂

[@fashioninn6107]

Indian army had raped whole village of kashmir and you think that indian army is safe for women👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 whereas there is no such incident happened in Pakistani kashmir.....there is no single case

[@bashiraarif2700]

kya tum ney bheji..

[@mirhadi5453]

wow , what a joke

[@ornament_of_throne12346]

Kunan pushpora

[@dhruv1766]

No one is Hindu and Muslim when it comes on country . Both respect each other 🙏🙏 Hope Jammu and Kashmir will develop in both infrastructure and peace. This is why education matters....

[@Kukhyaati]

😂

[@anime4life636]

say that to pakistan 1st

[@daredevil1898]

Yahi baat Pakistan ko samjhaado.

[@rahulraina4592]

Its because of Honorable prime minister MODI JI And secondly abrogation of Article 370 We should all thankful to MODI JI. MODI HAI TOO MUMKIN HAI

[@Saba____]

Lol...modi can't even face kashmiris😂

[@CrazzzyGhost]

​@@Saba____ still how shamelessly U r b@rking !

[@Saba____]

@@CrazzzyGhost I am telling truth not braking 😂😂I live here and I know the situation

[@DynooYT]

​@@Saba____hahah it's ok buddy everyone know the truth , we don't want hear anything from mulla like you so chill

[@rahulraina4592]

@@Saba____ Dil ko behlanay ka bahana Acha hai .

[@manoranjanray8181]

I don't know why people like Dhruv rathee, rabish don't even have a word to say.. Yes u may don't like BJP but can't ignore. Yes unemployment is big question.. But please appreciate good work too.

[@adithya67]

Un employment is a problem.throughout India.

[@Realitydaretoknow]

Because they are paid by Congress and Aam admi party

[@Realitydaretoknow]

Because they are paid by Congress and Aam admi party

[@Realitydaretoknow]

Because they are paid by Congress and Aam admi party

[@Realitydaretoknow]

Because they are paid by Congress and Aam admi party

[@Random_stuff_legal_pirates]

My first vote will go to BJP ❤❤ I am 19 now

[@jaisharma2837]

Same. Im 22

[@thedesimemers-vy1nt]

Please make sure your classmates too vote! And they should also have knowledge about Indian politics

[@sudipmallick7083]

​@@thedesimemers-vy1ntthis time for my vote for BJP

[@yashwantkumarshivappa4432]

Mine also had gone to BJP on 2014

[@KaranSingh-uz6zu]

ya @@thedesimemers-vy1nt

[@sportscenter7157]

I live 50 kms away from Kashmir, trust me Kashmir has changed now and even public has realised it. We are seeing a good change now and hope it will get even better

[@diaryofnricom163]

Good to hear about this change. Many of my friends had visited 10+ years ago and nearly everyone said locals were hostile to them in Kashmir. Hopefully, animosity is less now.

[@shilk4301]

So happy to hear this . We never thought this would ever happen ❤ to you all guys

[@mydivinelife4774]

We wish Kashmiris all the prosperity . It is our honest thoughts .

[@michealanderson2282]

now it is the duty of kashmiri youths to take this forward, all the best and we Indians are with you in this march towards prosperity

[@madhusudannair8634]

As I ,visited kashmir sevaral times ,there was a visible change in situation ,good to see kashmir is changing to heaven on earth !

[@chris11420]

Not only kerela but Karnataka too​@@Silena-kg6oi

[@kitty_cat_24]

​@@Silena-kg6oi it happens because they oppose the BJP. All the states that support BJP and the CM is a BJP representative, have seen great development. Now people who are blindly hating BJP, they'll never develop.

[@humteen9242]

He is so honest ❤. Love from Jharkhand 🇮🇳

[@rahul_khandapatra]

Johar Jharkhand

[@thatdominosgirl_]

Johar jharkhand from a jharkhandi ❤

[@humteen9242]

@@rahul_khandapatra johar

[@humteen9242]

@@thatdominosgirl_ johar

[@muskanSheik77]

Lots of love to modi ji from Kashmir 😊❤️🗿

[@Meow-wl4oq]

Su wati muwal ganiah. If you're Kashmiri then say what does it mean ?

[@Justfocus-lg2dw]

Kashmir is Crown Of India Kashmiri are integrated deeply with Indian culture ❤❤

[@manojmanu9038]

Bharat mata ka crown ❤❤🎉 love u all kashmiri gus🎉🎉

[@camyvaz764]

GOD BLESS KASHMIR🙏

[@induchopra3014]

So many come as laborers to other states. Poor people. To do wood work, to sell sweaters

[@Somd55]

and the whole India

[@surender8075]

सरपंच साहब ने बहुत ही ईमानदारी से अपनी बात कही, बहुत अच्छा लगा thanks

[@sujoytarafdar6300]

Now you know why BJP is important for Bharat and we would keep electing them till 70 more years

[@BuluBiker]

I like the way he speaks... Thanks team for bringing this story. So happy for Kashmiris, I have a school friend who belongs to Kashmir, he too shares the same opinion now, they are actually Happy.

[@amarmishra1709]

What a phenomenal interview. It's eye opening for all of us.

[@harikrishbhat]

Greater kashmir page dekh lo for real news

[@sarvendra14]

I am happy for our kashmiri brothers and sisters. More investment should be done and develope kashmir as a world tourist destination.

[@bharatiya804]

They are only muslims

[@jameammarijr.2248]

once a zhehaadi always a zhehaadi

[@indiantiger.1419]

​@@jameammarijr.2248no bro as china change them we can also change them with education.

[@sahilsingh6048]

​@@jameammarijr.2248andhbhakt

[@jameammarijr.2248]

@@sahilsingh6048 not a nekrofyle though. Remember what happened to Raja Dahir's daughters in Sindh

[@ashutosht10]

Really appreciate and very happy to see the development and hear the peace and happiness in Kashmir. To the folks there keep progressing, get educated, support the countrry and live a good life.

[@ck3289]

I visited Kashmir in 2013 ! Curfew and constant alerts , couldn't even visit Lal chowk ! Today it looks so peaceful ; will definitely visit it ! Kudos to GOI for removing 370 and bringing the glory

[@pradeepiyer3221]

Excellent Podcast. This type of authentic Podcasts should be broadcasted all over the world to show the reality of Kashmir. Wonderful to see that People are maintaining Peace & experiencing Progress/development. Kudos to Modi Ji and Govt of India, Our Brave Security Establishment and Supporting Officials. Proud Sanatani, Bharat

[@Sam-yt9qj]

Good to know all the positive changes happening in Kashmir. It would be nice to talk to women as well and know their perspectives. how safe they feel now in comparison to the previous decade.

[@bhanusthota]

One of the nice interviews have ever seen , should be broadcast internationally. So happy to see Kashmir is prospering and should prosper more and youth should make it happen.

[@asdhirsumit]

Naazar Na Lagge Humare Kashmir Ko..🧡🕊️💚 Shabir Bhai & Abid Bhai U r True Indian's..🇮🇳 Proud of You Brother's..🌼🙏🏻🌼

[@saibalsahoo8597]

Go Kashmiri go, reclaim your historical past glorious history again, Shri Rama bless you all, Jay Hind 🇮🇳🙏😊🌻🌹🏵🌼❤

[@jpkhokhar2308]

which state in india is not glorious ,i am from rajasthan and we too have a glorious history ..

[@cybersmite5002]

​@@jpkhokhar2308are Bhai kbhi kbhi to khush hote h ye log, ho lene do ek bar ko , and everyone knows about the brave rajputs of Rajasthan

[@jpkhokhar2308]

@@cybersmite5002 rajputs are brave only in the books of the charans and darbari writers ...I'm a Jat and prooud of that

[@dipankarpat87]

ITs Good that these type of channels portray the good part of Kashmir to the entire world.

[@chittu42]

Excellent video. Nice to know about the transformation. Thanks

[@twinklegoyal2239]

Thanks NIJ team, for showing this. Really you're doing a great job. Lots of people in north India they're still not aware about the changes made recently in Jammu and Kashmir. I hope these kind of videos will open their eye's. After listening to the local people of Kashmir really feel good, now they're living a happy life and a normal life. Earlier they can't even walk freely on the street as they're walking now. Really I'm happy for all of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. May god bless India, Jai Hind 🙏

[@sanjaypandit7310]

I can see my Soldiers stationed keeping a close eye. Feeling proud of them. Jai Hind .

[@somnathde8680]

Huge tourist rush is expected once railway line is completed.

[@beingbishnoi925]

Ho jayegi lagbag January k aas pass

[@toxicgamer6155]

And then there will be exponential growth

[@beingbishnoi925]

@@toxicgamer6155 absolutely 💯💪💪

[@ddjakhar]

& the rail line has been completed & inaugurated by PM Modi. World’s highest arc bridge is now in Kashmir❤.

[@preddy1947]

Already the narrow roads of srinagar are jammed.

[@ishaanreddy6039]

Thank you for this wonderful video 🙏

[@Rohitdada7143]

बहुत समझदार और सुलझा हुआ इंसान हैं ये.... सरपंच जी ये अपने गांव का भी अच्छा विकास करेंगे।

[@kirankumili99]

Very nice and informative video from Ground Zero. This is the kind of Kashmir India wanted to see. A peaceful, beautiful paradise on earth. Thank You 👍

[@alex_2020]

Long live Kashmiris and Kashmiri people!

[@mannupradhan4392]

Great work sister. Thanks alok sir ji. Love from jalpaiguri. ❤❤❤

[@Statusadda17]

All love from whole india 🇮🇳 सभी कश्मीरी भाई साथ दे तो और हालत सुधरेंगे ।❣️

[@mohitgupta115]

It is an emotional and meaningful interview. We are paid off after a lot of sacrifices from families. I have huge respect and salam for those who sacrifice their families. I am not someone who can exactly understand the pain of martyrs but they have done a lot for us, we will always have debt for them.

[@premicism9955]

Came from DD Reacts. I am totally floored. The production quality is amazing. keep it up.

[@Shreyas191]

Love to our brothers and sisters in Jammu & Kashmir from Bengaluru! ❤️ Planning to have a trip very soon! :)

[@AVISH747]

Awesome awesome. Wishing a prosporous future for our Kashmiri brothers and sisters. You will Grow Grow and Grow with us. We have your back sir..! Proud of our Armed Forces..!

[@sumu1453]

Puri Pakistan m yeh video viral hona chahiye 😂 Jai Hind 🇮🇳 Bharat Mata Ki Jai 🇮🇳

[@GWA622]

Just discovered this gem! Professional coverage by a very able journalist of yours 🙏

[@NeilBiswasT90]

Salute to shabbi ji for speaking truth and stand with our nation. We are stronger together ❤

[@manishtulsyan2922]

We wish for development and prosperity of our Kashmiris people, good to hear enlightened citizen that he is knowing and understanding the reality moving forward. We should be thankful to our security forces and political leadership for this.

[@divyanair0727]

Thank you both gentlemen! God bless

[@Sam-lh4qe]

Wonderful discussion!

[@lohith_sai]

The smile on the face of Interviewee is so pleasant to watch & personifies the changed situation of J&K❤

[@Lalit251056]

Went to kashmir in the year 2021 for honeymoon on the demand of my wife with so much fear in my heart .. But after reaching srinagar the scenario was completely different. Kashmiri people are so wonderful. There hospitality mehmaan nawazi is just awesome. Would love to go again and again to kashmir. They told us do u feel that any terrorism is here. Our politics and dirty media made our image bad in india what we are not. And thats true. Those 9 days of travelling to gulmarg, pehelgaon, sonmarg, were the best days of my life. Love u kashmir❤❤

[@being-Hu-man]

What the fuk done by Congress here Jai bjp India need BJP

[@jagdishrana3254]

Avantika kansal ji... You are doing a very good jobb. Lots of love blessings respect from Jalandhar Punjab.

[@rampmahe4298]

Based on @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="362">06:02</a>... I'm reminded of the words by Atal ji.... Indian Muslims across India feel safe and secure....obly becoz of 100 crore Hindus living among them with brotherhood ...Jai Hind....Jai Sree Ram....and Salute to all the Indian Army for making his words true...

[@yatishyelgulwar6597]

Very true , well said it's a fact

[@abhisheknriitm]

This Interview Should Be Broadcasted Nationally And Internationally !!!!

[@ghatak580]

Modi and BJP ❤

[@ParulGoyal-sd1ci]

This what we need to hear

[@sankalp3110]

Thanks to this channel which has done great job to show the positive news to the country.

[@theindian101]

Peace and prosperity to our brother’s and sisters of J&K and Ladakh 🇮🇳

[@ashoknath9941]

Thank you Bhaijan,Salute Thoes I.s Security Personal .

[@bharatiya804]

What nonsense. Bhaijaan? Kashmir sirf muslims ka hai kya?

[@sahilsingh6048]

​@@bharatiya804isme kya triggered ho gya tu , kya offend kya tujhe ,andhbhakt.

[@manishjaiswal1774]

Very pleasant to see the fearless and smiling face of our Kashmiri people including this brother and we are praying this will be forever 🧡🙏🇮🇳👏

[@factsplanetsoni9375]

Pls share this as much as possible 💞 Jai hind ,, trust kashmiris,..they also deserved to live happily ❤.. and Kashmir deserve prosperity 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@njain1985]

What an insightful conversation. The Kashmiri Indian businessman was so accurate, direct, and empathetic. I really enjoyed the back and forth from the interviewer.

[@offici.devendra]

Proud to be an indian 🇮🇳

[@saibalsahoo8597]

Sarpanch Sahab bahut imandar admi Hai, aesehi imandar aadmi ko aage aake politics me jimmedar lenaa hogaa, tab jaake society ar des aage badegaa, aese hi aap Kashmiri bhai bahen tarakki kare ar khus rahe, Jay Hind Sir 🇮🇳

[@rayb1613]

Fascinating watching from Las Vegas USA

[@Trendigthings]

Bro I love that city...love from India ❤

[@KamleshRambritch-ef8rs]

If Kashmir is safe for tourists. If you have the infrastructure, hotels, etc. With good marketing. Tourists will visit Kashmir. Good luck and best wishes to all Kashmiris

[@surender8075]

सभी को मिल कर चलना चाहिए सभी धर्म के लोगों को, जय हिंद,जय भारत माता

[@pujabordoloi857]

So nice to hear such nice things from the common man in Jammu and Kashmir 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@minki37]

I was there from 2012 to 2015! I have seen worst of Kashmir. Now look at Kashmir ❤️.

[@subhashkp9062]

Happy new year 🎉 Salute to our honourable prime minister, Sri Modi for his good leadership and vision ❤. Jai Hind ❤ Best wishes from Kerala state, India

[@rajkumarsahukar1780]

I am writing a comment just so that this video reaches to more and more people....this video is for those who were shouting nothing changed in Kashmir

[@yashrajgujar4394]

I literally cried hearing this. I have seen many documentaries of Kashmir pre article 370 that showed exactly what this gentleman is saying.

[@peterparker6377]

Every indian is Hoping more piece will cherish this to these beautiful peoples

[@sudhirsharma5619]

We love our kashmiri brothers and sisters. They need lots of support as they have suffered a lot as comparison to rest of Indians. Pandits have suffered a lot too. They also need our support.

[@shawndon8696]

🙏 Thank you Sirpunch Ji for honest support of Progress of J&K or India in general.

[@PrakashChandra766]

I am happy that so many development projects are occurring in Kashmir. Good for youth & their growth.

[@dwarakanarayan]

Brilliant interview... Thank you!

[@harshitgupta06]

I went Kashmir once, because of curfew I can't visit places I want to. I wish Kashmir and Kashmiris all the prosperity. I will visit again to see this beautiful land. Thank you Modi Ji for making life's of Kashmiris so peaceful.

[@soumyendranathray9206]

Lal Chowk emphatically resembles any European or American location, the scene exudes magnificence and tranquility... It's an enormous metamorphosis we are witnessing in Kashmir... Thnxx to the Centre... Jai Hind Jai Bharat... As the Panchayat member envisaged we are all Hindustani, irrespective of religion or race or caste...

[@brutal2941]

Came here from Alok Ji's channel DD react. We support you for your good work, just subscribed.

[@nc541]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="665">11:05</a> Thanks to Modiji and Amitji and BJP..I was in Kashmir in end of April 24 for 10 nights, and was in Lal Chowk shopping. .People are so very respectable, welcoming and friendly.They are now happy and looking forward to growing businesses /tourists and a good life for their families..A truly Beautiful Place..Lots of Vegetarian food at the hotels and loved this Slice of Paradise in India..Amazing and lovely People and so glad to see our Kashmiris progressing...❤❤

[@krunal9244]

Kashmir ke log achhe hai.... sab saath raho... aur kya chahiye jindagi me...❤❤

[@JaiD0427]

Prem, Shanti & Ahimsa.. Thank you Indian forces & thank you Jammu-Kashmiris ❤ Love from Kerala

[@vijayrangarajanramakrishna318]

Stability and prosperity of Kashmir region is in the interest of both India and United States ...Best Wishes from Orlando, Florida!❤❤

[@vishy696]

Well, I am into IT. I had the privilege of having two Kashmiri male colleagues in same team. I can say they were the most reliable, diligent and intelligent in entire team. I wish only the best for Kashmiris and their families. May Allah grant them peace and prosperity. Kashmir is definitely a jewel in India's crown and a must visit for every Indian

[@mangopudding5979]

IT in which city?

[@GovindKumar-bh3js]

Dil ko sukun milta ha kasmir bhaiyo ki baat sunkar...❤❤❤❤

[@vinniaham1940]

Well said brother

[@mr.mittir699]

What a humble and great man ...as well very well journalism ❤main stream media should cover more of this topics

[@jayfloramusic]

Very good clear interview.

[@Trendigthings]

As Indian we wish our Kashmiris a great and prosperous life...