As the Jammu Kashmir elections approach, the Tibetan Kashmiri community could play a significant role. Even though, small in numbers, they have integrated into the region while preserving their unique culture. Their popular Tibetan cuisine and long-standing presence in Kashmir might influence local sentiments and voting patterns. Their involvement in the political process and their potential impact on the 2024 elections are areas of growing interest.
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00:00What do you think about the Kashmiris?
00:03The Kashmiris think that they are from Tibet.
00:10But we are not originally from Tibet.
00:14We are originally from Kashmir.
00:20We have a resemblance to Tibetans.
00:23People see our faces and call us by our names.
00:31The Tibetan Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir stands out as a unique and integral part of the region.
00:37This community has a rich history and deep roots within the valley.
00:42We have been living here since 1907.
00:47We have not found anything yet.
00:49First of all, we have to rely on God.
00:53We have to survive here.
00:55God will show us the way.
00:57There is no government here.
01:00We came here as Kashmiris.
01:02We came here as Kashmiri Muslims.
01:04I am not saying this.
01:06It is all written in the white paper.
01:08When we came to Kashmir, we were given three buildings for Eid.
01:12I was a child then.
01:16I heard that there was a commotion in the assembly.
01:20How did you make the outsiders angry?
01:23Bakshi Ghulam Ahmad said,
01:25if we don't make Kashmiris live in Kashmir, where will they live?
01:29The Tibetan Muslims are well known for their distinct cuisine,
01:33which has gained popularity among the locals.
01:36Their restaurants serve traditional Tibetan dishes like momos, dumplings and thukpa,
01:42which have become favourite.
01:44We used to make this dish for our wives.
01:51You can't live without rice.
01:54We can't live without momos.
01:56Momos are made in every house.
01:59Chowmein is made in every house.
02:01One or two opened the restaurant,
02:04and then others started to open it.
02:08Historically, the Tibetan Muslims were always considered Kashmiris,
02:12having migrated from Tibet several generations ago.
02:16Their seamless integration into the region's predominantly Muslim population
02:20has been facilitated by shared personal beliefs
02:23and have helped them to maintain true identity
02:26while contributing to the local culture.
02:31Your problem is different from ours.
02:35Ours is very limited.
02:38As Mr. Mujeeb said,
02:40I know of a girl who has done her PhD.
02:48I was surprised.
02:51I said, she has done her PhD, but she has no job.
02:54She is a housewife.
02:57She doesn't have a job.
02:59But she has done her PhD.
03:01I know of one such girl,
03:04and many others who have done their PhDs.
03:07Not just boys, but many girls have done their PhDs.
03:11But none of them are getting a job.
03:13First of all,
03:15in our three colonies,
03:18this is the main problem.
03:21No one is paying attention to us.
03:25We have been asked to leave.
03:27We have been sent to many MCDs.
03:30This is a very small problem.
03:33We have been to many MCDs.
03:36We have been asked to leave.
03:39But there is no result.
03:41We are tired of going there.
03:44We want to help the country.
03:47We want to help the country.
03:49That's all.
03:51We want to make progress.
03:54We want people to get jobs.
03:57We want people to get jobs.
03:59Most of the people here are unemployed.
04:02No one has a job.
04:04No one has a job.
04:07That's all.
04:29as both a minority
04:31and a long-standing part of the region
04:33makes them an important group
04:35in the electoral landscape.
04:37Their votes, while small in numbers,
04:39can still influence the outcome
04:41of a closely contested election.