In an altered Kashmir, Gupkar Road deliberations don't hold the same sway

The deliberations will be closely watched for sure, but are unlikely to yield spectacular political results

The abode of some of the most powerful, wealthiest and most heavily guarded in Kashmir, Gupkar Road in Srinagar will host a summit meeting in the afternoon today. Farooq Abdullah, chief of the National Conference (NC), Mehbooba Mufti, chief of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and four other smaller groups will discuss ways to give effect to the Gupkar Declaration. The meeting follows Mufti’s release from detention earlier this week. For obvious reasons, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not an invitee.

Signed on 4 August, 2019, a day before the Centre announced its decision of revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's