Are Kashmiris Willing to Be Indians?
Jammu And Kashmir is considered an integral part of India.
It was in fact a part of Indian sub-continent from years before the Independence as was Pakistan and Afghanistan.
It was also involved in the war for Freedom, as was the case with the other countries that are not now in India, but still are a part of this sub-continent Looking at a few years before Independence, the Maharaja of Kashmir had enacted the State Subject Law in 1927 reserving all Government jobs for the original residents of the State besides forbidding sale, purchase or possession of immovable property by non-State subjects.
Meanwhile, Muslim youth in the state started political activities in the Valley under the banner of 'Reading Room Clubs'.
It was to support the cause of the educationally and economically backward Muslim community.
On 21 June 1931, it was renamed the J&K Muslim Conference which later became J&K National Conference.
This party supported the Indian National Congress in the Freedom struggle throughout.
But as the sub-continent got Independence, the state was asked to join either India or Pakistan.
The Maharaja, still wanted 'FREEDOM' and sent in a 'stand-still' proposal to both countries.
This proposal asked for time for deciding the aggregation of the state into India or into Pakistan.
Pakistan accepted the proposal while India rejected it.
However, the Pakistani tribes and military started moving towards J&K with an intention of taking it over by power.
This horrified the Maharaja and he asked for help from Indian military forces which was accepted on the clause that J&K would be a part of India and that the final decision should rest with the people of Kashmir.
This matter of Pakistani aggression was subsequently referred to the UN which proposed a ceasefire, ordered Pakistan to withdraw the tribals and to put its troops under the command of local civilian authorities, asked India to withdraw bulk of its troops, and the UN observers were to supervise the ceasefire.
This proposal failed as both Pakistan and India reiterated their stand on J&K.
As promised by India, the elections were held to decide the future of J&K in 1952 and granted it autonomy except for defense, foreign affairs and communications.
The Constituent Assembly formulated the constitution of the state which was adopted in 1956.
The assembly ratified its accession to India.
Sheikh Abdullah, the elected PM changed his stand after 1952 and started thinking in terms of an Independent Kashmir.
He was put under detention.
And succeeded by Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad as Prime Minister.
Following this, one of his lieutenants formed a separate Front in 1955 to fight for the plebiscite demand and the release of Sheikh Abdullah.
Mirza Afzal Beg launched an offensive approach by instigating the people against India and with the release of Sheikh Abdullah, the Plebiscite Front began to spread its influence throughout the valley with Sheikh Abdullah reverting to open attacks against India and challenging the accession.
This boosted the spirits of Pakistan and it again used the tactic of 1947 to claim the state.
Pak Troops began infiltrating the state in 1971 but the war had dire consequences resulting in further split of Pakistan.
But during this period, there came several other so-called political parties that continued to misguide the Kashmiris to act against India.
These misguided youth, under an impression that they are acting against India and not Kashmir, started inflicting harm on Kashmiris itself increasing the violence and de-establishing its economy.
Using this mentality of the Kashmiri youth, several terrorist organizations from around the globe started funding these activities.
Rest is what we see today: Pak's continued attempts to enter J&K; terrorism; and shattered economy in the state.
The above analysis leads us to wonder what does the Kasmiris want? Do they want to stay like that, stuck within the politics of two governments and terrorists? Are they willing to be a part of India? Do they take pride in calling themselves Indians?
It was in fact a part of Indian sub-continent from years before the Independence as was Pakistan and Afghanistan.
It was also involved in the war for Freedom, as was the case with the other countries that are not now in India, but still are a part of this sub-continent Looking at a few years before Independence, the Maharaja of Kashmir had enacted the State Subject Law in 1927 reserving all Government jobs for the original residents of the State besides forbidding sale, purchase or possession of immovable property by non-State subjects.
Meanwhile, Muslim youth in the state started political activities in the Valley under the banner of 'Reading Room Clubs'.
It was to support the cause of the educationally and economically backward Muslim community.
On 21 June 1931, it was renamed the J&K Muslim Conference which later became J&K National Conference.
This party supported the Indian National Congress in the Freedom struggle throughout.
But as the sub-continent got Independence, the state was asked to join either India or Pakistan.
The Maharaja, still wanted 'FREEDOM' and sent in a 'stand-still' proposal to both countries.
This proposal asked for time for deciding the aggregation of the state into India or into Pakistan.
Pakistan accepted the proposal while India rejected it.
However, the Pakistani tribes and military started moving towards J&K with an intention of taking it over by power.
This horrified the Maharaja and he asked for help from Indian military forces which was accepted on the clause that J&K would be a part of India and that the final decision should rest with the people of Kashmir.
This matter of Pakistani aggression was subsequently referred to the UN which proposed a ceasefire, ordered Pakistan to withdraw the tribals and to put its troops under the command of local civilian authorities, asked India to withdraw bulk of its troops, and the UN observers were to supervise the ceasefire.
This proposal failed as both Pakistan and India reiterated their stand on J&K.
As promised by India, the elections were held to decide the future of J&K in 1952 and granted it autonomy except for defense, foreign affairs and communications.
The Constituent Assembly formulated the constitution of the state which was adopted in 1956.
The assembly ratified its accession to India.
Sheikh Abdullah, the elected PM changed his stand after 1952 and started thinking in terms of an Independent Kashmir.
He was put under detention.
And succeeded by Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad as Prime Minister.
Following this, one of his lieutenants formed a separate Front in 1955 to fight for the plebiscite demand and the release of Sheikh Abdullah.
Mirza Afzal Beg launched an offensive approach by instigating the people against India and with the release of Sheikh Abdullah, the Plebiscite Front began to spread its influence throughout the valley with Sheikh Abdullah reverting to open attacks against India and challenging the accession.
This boosted the spirits of Pakistan and it again used the tactic of 1947 to claim the state.
Pak Troops began infiltrating the state in 1971 but the war had dire consequences resulting in further split of Pakistan.
But during this period, there came several other so-called political parties that continued to misguide the Kashmiris to act against India.
These misguided youth, under an impression that they are acting against India and not Kashmir, started inflicting harm on Kashmiris itself increasing the violence and de-establishing its economy.
Using this mentality of the Kashmiri youth, several terrorist organizations from around the globe started funding these activities.
Rest is what we see today: Pak's continued attempts to enter J&K; terrorism; and shattered economy in the state.
The above analysis leads us to wonder what does the Kasmiris want? Do they want to stay like that, stuck within the politics of two governments and terrorists? Are they willing to be a part of India? Do they take pride in calling themselves Indians?
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