How to Interpret India’s Kashmir G20 Meeting

BY:Aniket Bhavthankar

Germany resident with rural roots visits ancestral village in Maharashtra, India, near IT city Pune, 300 km away.

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During my journey, I noticed G20 hoardings. People in my small village discussed the G20, surprising me. Now I understand why.

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Narendra Modi breaks tradition, hosting G20 delegates in 50 Indian locations instead of New Delhi, democratizing discourse.

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G20 convenes in Srinagar, Kashmir. India's decision to abrogate Article 370 criticized by Western media, lacking context.

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Abrogation of Article 370 brings peace and prosperity to Kashmir. G20 meeting highlights its beauty. China boycotts, others attend.

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Kashmir, a honeymoon destination with scenic beauty and rich cuisine, attracts tourists, boosting the local economy.

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Kashmir sees tourism boom: Indian tourists up 64.5%, foreign tourists up 1111.3%. Pakistan and China oppose progress.

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Kashmir grows peaceful, unsettling Pakistan and China. Terrorist incidents decline by 45% since 2018, reducing security casualties.

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