But in October, Kashmir held its first elections since 1987 -- and nearly two-thirds of the voters decided to give him a third chance.

CNN: BRAVE AS A LION

Direct talks on a range of disputed issues, including Kashmir, are to be held next month, the two sides have said.

BBC: Security personnel checking railway tracks

He once attended a press conference held in London by Karan Singh, the maharaja of Kashmir, then India's tourism minister.

CNN: Center Cut