Srinagar, June 3 -- Public debate is the lifeblood of democracy, but not every voice in that debate carries equal legitimacy on every issue. In Jammu and Kashmir, where political, legal and developmental questions are deeply interwoven with lived realities on the ground, it becomes even more important that commentary is grounded in understanding, responsibility, and, above all, locus standi. Increasingly, public discourse is being cluttered by voices that have little direct stake, limited understanding of ground conditions, or no constitutional or administrative responsibility in matters they comment upon. While freedom of expression is a constitutional right, it is not a licence for uninformed or opportunistic commentary that risks disto...