Bursting the Jammu Kashmir State Myth and Why Jammu will Continue to Get the Raw Deal
How Much Longer - Kud is a Dance Form That Very Few People can Practice Now (credit: Daily Excelsior) Narratives are foundational to building myths and legends. More often than nott, state narrative building is an army unto itself as an entity, working with the operators and managers for shaping people's thoughts. If you ask CHATGPT for the definition of state narrative building, as I did, chances are you'll get the following curt response: State narrative building refers to the deliberate crafting and promotion of a particular story or perspective by a government to shape public opinion, identity, or national image. This narrative may involve promoting certain values, historical interpretations, policies, or ideologies to create a unified vision of a nation's past, present, or future. It can be used to legitimize the government's authority, foster nationalism, and influence both domestic and international perceptions. State narratives can be disseminated through variou...