The Kashmir Issue

The Kashmir issue was started in October 1947 when Jammu and Kashmir was declared as an independent state with an area of ​​85,806 square miles. As per the Census 1941 Majority of Muslim districts were declared as part of Pakistan and in the same way majority of Non-Muslim districts were so called India. There was a ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh was decided to be as an independent state through the Standstill agreement which was accepted by Pakistan only. Summarily, Pakistan invaded Kashmir, India fought back after acceptance of Kashmir as an integral part of India. Now onwards, Jammu and Kashmir remained a disputed state.

Who is Responsible?

After analysis of all the issues, it would be correct to say that Pakistan is definitely responsible for Kashmir Issue. I think at that time the Maharaja Hari Singh had no other option because Pakistan invaded precociously. Maharaja Hari Singh by recognizing the state of Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, even after being declared independent state and then by faced an undeclared attack or war. Now, Pakistan funding and sponsored terrorism through Kashmir especially across the Valley forcing violence against the Kashmiri Hindus and Pandits.

What are the Problems that Kashmiris have?

• They want their own constitution.
• Against the abolition of Article 370 & 35A.
• They don’t want Indian imposition of laws in Kashmir.
• They want independent Jammu & Kashmir.

Pakistan Claimed.      Pakistan claimed that Kashmir was touching with their territory. It had a large muslim majority in most districts, according to the Census 1941 Kashmir should have belonged to Pakistan as it had a large muslim majority in most districts.

India’s Perspective.  Kashmir was ruled by a ruler Maharaja Hari Singh who wished to join India after sudden aggression of tribal invaders from Pakistan. They were committing atrocities. He had signed on The Instrument of Accession that The Kashmir will be known as an integral part of India. However, Instrument accession stipulated that the state would surrender its powers of defence, external affairs, and communications to India. Presently The Union Budget for 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has allocated Rs 42,277.74 crore to Jammu and Kashmir, marking a nominal increase of 1.2 per cent from the previous fiscal year’s allocation of Rs 41,751.44 crore.

Special Law in Kashmir

 1.         Article 370.       Article 370 was the basis of Jammu and Kashmir’s accession to the Indian union at the time when ruler Maharaja Hari Singh, had the choice to join either India or Pakistan after their independence from the British rule in 1947. The article came into effect in 1949. The main purpose of the Article 370 is the exemption of Jammu and Kashmir from the Indian constitution. It allows to make its own laws in all matters except finance, defence, foreign affairs & communication. Jammu & Kashmir can have a separate constitution and a separate flag and a person from outside of Kashmir cannot purchase property.

2.         Article 35A.      Article 35A was introduced through a presidential order in 1954 to continue the old provisions of the territory regulations under Article 370 of the Indian constitution. This Article prohibit outsiders settle in the Jammu & Kashmir, buying land, getting local government jobs.

PRESENT STATUS

Regarding this, there are having a different ideas or opinions of the people of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Three types of people are usually found in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This can be a proper analysis of what are the main issue which can be resolved or not: –

1. The people whose mentality is being a part of India. Their slogan is “Kashmir Bharat ka ek Abhinna Ang Hai”. Approx 33% of the people of Jammu & Kashmir consider as a part of India and want to stay with India. Those who believe in the view that Kashmir is an integral part of India are 33% of the total majority rather than 10-15% of people who think that Kashmir is part of Pakistan.
2. The second major opinion is that the state of Jammu and Kashmir should be independent as the state was in 1947. People who believe in the idea of ​​an independent Jammu and Kashmir are highest in Azad Kashmir and then in smaller numbers in Jammu, Gilgit Laddakh and Kashmir Valley also.
3. The third and lowest opinion of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is that Kashmir is a part of Pakistan and whenever it is decided, it will be in favor of Pakistan. Approx. 10% of people of Kashmir believe in this ideology and the majority of people from the region of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Major Terror Attacks on Civilian Since 2000

August 2000	Thirty-two people, including two dozen Amarnath pilgrims, were killed in a terror attack at the Nunwan base camp.
July 2001	Amarnath yatris were again targeted, this time at the Sheshnag base camp in Anantnag, killing 13.
October 1, 2001	Jammu & Kashmir State Legislature Complex in Srinagar was struck by a suicide (fidayeen) terrorist attack, killing 36 people.
2002	Terror struck at Chandanwari base camp, and 11 Amarnath yatris were killed.
November 23, 2002	Nineteen people, including nine security force personnel, three women and two children, lost their lives in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Lower Munda in South Kashmir on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.
March 23, 2003	Terrorists massacred at least 24 Kashmiri Pandits, including 11 women and two children, at Nandimarg village in Pulwama district.
June 13, 2005	Thirteen civilians, including two school children, and three CRPF officers were killed, and over 100 people sustained injuries when an explosives-laden car blew up at a crowded marketplace in front of a government school in Pulwama.
June 12, 2006	Nine Nepali and Bihari laborers were killed in Kulgam.
July 10, 2017	08 Amarnath Yatris killed (On bus attack).
Jun 09, 2024	09 Civilians killed (Opened fire on a bus)
April 22, 2025	26 People killed in Pahalgam (Targeted tourists)

What will happen if Kashmir is given to Pakistan?

This is a question which usually comes under the mind of every Indian after any incidents occurred in Jammu & Kashmir. However, let me clear the thought that it will never be going to happen.  Let’s see point by point, what will happen if Kashmir is given to Pakistan: –

1. Security for our country will definitely be compromised. We can have an example of Russia that Russia is doing war for its security. It does not want to let Ukraine go in the NATO. Pakistan will definitely shift its demand to Punjab with the same terrorism spreading activities.
2. There are almost 80-90% of people living there who never thought of being a part of Pakistan. As they only want to be with India or independent. As far as concern of Independent, it is also not possible. They will prefer to die rather than being a part of Pakistan. Definitely there will be more riots and killing.
3. There will be no jobs, No infrastructure, No education, No sports and many more necessary things which should be happened over there.
4. Jammu & Kashmir will be treated like POK (Baluchistan).
5. Terrorism will be blow-out from J&K border to Punjab border.
6. Kashmiris and Pakistanis will have internal clash for AZAD KASHMIR just like Baluchistan.
7. Since Pakistan is already laden with heavy loans, the development of Kashmir cannot be imagined. A very small amount will be given to Kashmir just like Baluch for development.

CONCLUSION

Kashmiris fear the move would lead to a demographic transformation of the region from majority-Muslim to majority-Hindu. The government have not just struck down the provision of 370, but they have actually dismantled the fate of Jammu and Kashmir as it existed in the Indian constitution”. Presently Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir declared as Union Territories which are centrally governed. However, when it comes to Terror against Tiranga, we can keep all concerns aside and focus only on how best the Tricolour’s prestige. That can be upheld, and common citizens live in Kashmir without fear.

Different Notion

Almost every state in India has its own identity Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, or Kerala. The people in each of these states even when seeing themselves as Tamilians, Kannadagans, Bengalis or Malayalis are also identified themselves as Indians. Only time can tell about the success of the changes made concerning the provisions of Article 370. Kashmir was and still is an integral part of India. It has a plural and secular culture – just like the rest of India. Urgent steps should be taken to bridge the gaps of trust deficit in the minds of Kashmiri youth. 

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