Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Sukoon’ comment on Kashmir sparks outrage
Srinagar: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh has shared his thoughts on Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, likening the territory to his upcoming film ‘Sukoon’.
According to Kshmir Media Service, the actor-singer from Indian Punjab took to social media to express his sentiments, sparking a conversation about the valley’s beauty and turmoil.
Critics argue that Diljit Dosanjh’s comparison of Kashmir to ‘sukoon’ (peace) is misleading, given the region’s tumultuous history and ongoing tensions. With over a million Indian troops stationed in Kashmir, the presence of military forces is a stark reminder of the conflict that has plagued the region for decades.
“How can you talk about peace when the sound of gunfire and explosions is a regular occurrence?” asks one critic. “The people of Kashmir are living under constant fear and surveillance, with cordon and search operations, and raids carried out every now and then. This is not peace, this is occupation.”
Others point out that the Indian government’s actions in Kashmir have led to numerous human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and enforced disappearances. “You can’t just gloss over the suffering of the Kashmiri people and call it peace,” says another critic. “That’s not only insensitive, but it’s also dishonest.”
These critics argue that Dosanjh’s comments ignore the complex and contentious history of Kashmir, which has been disputed territory between India and Pakistan since the partition of India in 1947. “Kashmir is not just a beautiful place, it’s a highly politicized and militarized zone,” says a third critic. “You can’t reduce it to a simplistic notion of peace.”
