Deconstruction of Indian Narrative on Kashmir Dispute
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https://doi.org/10.54938/ijemdss.2026.05.2.673Keywords:
Indian Narrative, Deconstruction, Kashmir, PakistanAbstract
The changing story of India regarding Kashmir dispute can be analyzed by utilizing the hypothetical system of Jacques Derrida's deconstruction, which questions the twofold structures and progressive resistances seen in writings and talks by Indian diaspora. We look to comprehend the advancement and changing forms of the Indian account at the local, state, and global levels by dissecting the official comments and affirmations of imperative Indian authorities, such as the prime serve, outside serve, and resistance serve. By recommending that all writings contain irregularities and dangers that can be uncovered by means of cautious ponder, Derrida's deconstruction highlights the precariousness of meaning and the smoothness of dialect. Utilizing this hypothesis, we point to investigate the subtleties of the Indian talks on Kashmir and how it has changed over time in reaction to moving social, political, and geopolitical conditions.
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