THE MYTH OF KASHMIR PROBLEM
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Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of Bharat. This is the factual and legal status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. On 20th February 1994, Indian parliament also had resolved that the entire Jammu and Kashmir including the parts that are illegally occupied by Pakistan and China, are part of Bharat. Despite this, we hear different opinions from different groups of people in our public discourses. Even the Union Government talks of autonomy, removal of AFSPA during the discussions related to Jammu and Kashmir. There are special packages announced to the state, only to pacify the separatists and political leaders of the state. There are talks with the separatist leaders. Many leaders too call it as ‘Kashmir problem’!
All these aspects confuse the citizens of India regarding the facts and ‘problems’ in Jammu and Kashmir. So, what is the real status of Jammu and Kashmir? Is it a conditional accession and have we promised a plebiscite in the UN? Does the entire population of Jammu and Kashmir have a separatist mindset? Why has the article 370 not been removed till today, though it was a temporary measure? Is AFSPA really required? Is there really a ‘Kashmir problem’? – There are many more such questions in the minds of the people.