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Destiny of Kashmir – Pakistan or India?

Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by nargisccz2 in Northern Agencies and Kashmir

1947 saw the first of the many fights which the world was to witness between Pakistan and India, over Kashmir. Although more than 70% of the population of Kashmir are Muslims, the Raja of Jammu and Kashmir politically found it convenient to join hands with India on the time of partition. Muslim Kashmiris were too depressed on this act and thus they rebelled. In a fit of desperation, Raja signed the accession treaty with India and thus Indian troops took over one part of Kashmir, while till this date, the other part of Kashmir belongs to Pakistan. . After the first war of 1947, the valley was divided into two parts. Pakistan had control over a thin strip of land which included Western Kashmir, Gilgit and Baltistan. The rest of Kashmir came under the control of India. But the point was that the UN treaty had made it clear that the state was disputed territory and neither of the countries could lay claims to it. This led to indecision and ill-feelings between the people of the two nations which has not been resolved in the last 61 years.

Well, it is time all of us need to learn to make peace. That is all I have to say. Democracy and sorting out a problem through political discussions can lead us to prosperity, while incidents like 1948, 1965 and 1971 wars will only hinder progress for both the countries.

Tags: India, Kashmir, Pakistan