Facebook unites Kashmiri women on ‘Naari Shakti’

In trouble-torn Kashmir – where social media is often under scanner for promoting separatist sentiment –a Facebook group offers Kashmiri women an exclusive platform to emerge as a strong force of over 30,000 and counting members.

They all are working for the cause of womancipation or ‘Naari Shakti’ in the conservative Kashmiri society.

Named “Yakjut”, meaning unity, the group every day holds vibrant debates and discussions on social issues, with diverse opinions from women of different backgrounds. The discussions and issues range from monthly periods to choice of suites to cookery classes and much more. The membership, however, is restricted exclusively for women.