Granting statehood and autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir provides both opportunities and challenges. By ensuring a phased, inclusive approach that emphasizes security, governance, and economic development, India can promote long-term peace and stability in the region. This balanced strategy can empower local communities, enhance democratic governance, and more closely integrate Jammu and Kashmir with national…

There is little evidence that the death penalty stops sexual crimes, but there is often an official response to such crimes demanding more stringent laws. It is the responsibility of every government to ensure that laws are effectively enforced and police work without bias to prevent and punish sexual assaults, saying that “rape is a…