Kashmir Conflict and Indian Press: A Literature Review

Abstract

A multi-cultural and multi-ethnic society of Indian state is ill informed about multifaceted reality of Kashmir conflict. This lack of awareness and understanding is due to mediated and fabricated information conveyed to Indian public through national media. Kashmiris also perceive national media as biased and hiding public sentiments. Some argue that media further alienated Kashmiri public to the Indian state and nationalism. There is little research on media portrayal of Kashmir conflict. Available literature, only discussed Kashmir on the basis of Pak-India hostile relations, peace or war journalism and propaganda. This research is about coverage of Kashmir conflict by Indian Press. Research proceeding reveals that there is little research studies directed toward this subject. This article review the published research work by academics and media professional regarding press coverage of Kashmir which is focus of this study. Empirical research work related to Indian press coverage of Kashmir, collected through websites, research journal archives and catalogues. This research will guide researchers and media practitioners involved in the reportage of Kashmir conflict.

Keywords: Kashmir, Indian Press, Research, Conflict, Literature