Making money Quote by Arundhati Roy
““You crossed over? You were trained in Pakistan?’ Naga asked Aijaz once he was sure Ashfaq Mir was out of earshot. ‘No. I was trained here. In Kashmir. We have everything here now. Training, weapons . . . We buy our ammunition from the army. It’s twenty rupees for a bullet, nine hundred for –’ ‘From the army?’ ‘Yes. They don’t want the militancy to end. They don’t want to leave Kashmir. They are very happy with the situation as it is. Everybody on all sides is making money on the bodies of young Kashmiris. So many of the grenade blasts and massacres are done by them.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2013
Kashmir's conflict is perpetuated by economic interests and state complicity, turning violence into profit for all sides.
In simple terms: War profits from the suffering of youth.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge systemic exploitation.
Themes
conflict
economics
politics
Mood
somber
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- policy analysis
- humanitarian work
Key Concepts
state violence
militant economies
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do outsiders have in such conflicts?
- How can economic incentives be redirected?
A Different Perspective
Complex geopolitics may oversimplify local agency.
