Political instability: The rise of separatist movements in the region, along with a growing sense of alienation among the Muslim population, led to an increase in violence and insecurity for the minority Hindu community.
Religious extremism: The emergence of extremist Islamic groups, such as the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), led to a rise in targeted attacks against the Hindu community.
Fear for safety: The Pandits faced death threats and targeted attacks, leading to a sense of insecurity and fear for their safety.
Economic factors: The Kashmiri Pandits were also facing economic hardship, which made it difficult for them to continue living in the region.
Government response: The Indian government's handling of the situation was criticized for being inadequate and slow, further exacerbating the sense of insecurity among the Pandits.
Overall, the combination of political instability, religious extremism, fear for safety, economic factors, and government response led to the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from their ancestral land in 1990.
