Kashmir Conflict

Kashmir conflict:

Kashmir has been an integral part of India, but Pakistan insists that the population in the valley, which is predominantly Muslim, be given the right to choose their own fate through a plebiscite.

Since independence Kashmir has been an apple of discord between the two neighbors.

 It is the problem created by the British and passed on as legacy to India.

Early history:

Soon after independence in 1947 Pakistan invaded Kashmir by sending armed tribal. That time Maharaja of Kashmir Hari singh, acceded to India. The Indian army was send to the valley, the invaders pushed out. Consequently Pakistan occupied the northern and western portions of Kashmir, which is about 84,160 square km.

1965 and 1971 war:

In 1965 Pakistan attacked India, Kashmir particularly.

But got a defeat by Indian forces.

As a consequence, the Tashkent Pact was signed.

But Pakistan again attacked India, another war was fought in the year of 1971, resulting another humiliating defeat for Pakistan, and the formation of the independent Bangladesh.

In 1972 both the country had signed an agreement called Shimla agreement.

This agreement ruled out any third party intervention.

But Pakistan continued to internationalize the issue, raising the matter at various international fora.

Disputes:

Pakistan continues to demand Kashmir on the logic less ground that the majority population in the valley is Muslim.

In spite of the major defeats on the three occasions, Pakistan refuses to see the reason and has maintained the hostility.

Pakistan has been misguiding the people of Kashmir under the guise of the Independence and Muslim brotherhood.

By totally ignoring the fact that the people of Pakistan –occupied Kashmir are treated like second class citizens, as like Bangladeshis were treated when they were part of the East Pakistan.

More Disputes:

This dispute has become more complex.

Although India has sincerely tried to mend fences but has been in vain.

Pakistan in receiving unlimited military aid and being used as a pawn by some foreign powers that do not want India to become a strong and powerful nation.

But the fact remains that Pakistan has lost Kashmir.

The UN has removed the matter from its agenda and it is no more an international issue.