Kashmir Conflict: How it all began
With the establishment of the Muslim League, by a
bunch of fundamentalist Muslims on December 30, 1906, many burning issues in the country commenced
:The “Kashmir Conflict” being the most severe. The Muslim league, led by
Mohammad Ali Jinnah whose political ambitions served one of the main reason to
bifurcate India, demanded a separate nation for Muslims in October 1938,
eventually marking the foundation of a new nation, Pakistan, in August 1947.
The 1947 Indian Independence Act freed all the
princely states, over 650, from their obligations to the British government.
All of them were authorised to be incorporated in any of the country- India or Pakistan, or
live freely.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the iron man of India,
was roped in to ensure smooth dissolution of the princely states. His
remarkable political and persuasion skills ensured the integration of more than
500 princely states into the Indian Union. But, the few princely states:
Junagarh, Hyderbad, Bhopal and Kashmir continued to pose troubles in being
dissolved to the Indian Union. By the end of 1949, the honourable Vallabhbhai
Patel convinced all these states, remaining Kashmir.
The prince of Kashmir, Hari Singh, chose to live
independently before the state was attacked by Kabailies, backed by Pakistan,
forcing him to seek for military assistance from India, which readily agreed on
the condition of Kashmir’s inclusion in India. India sent their troops to
Kashmir after the prince agreed to the condition, accepting the proposal of the
inclusion to the Indian Union on October 26, 1947.
In a diplomatic blunder, the first Prime Minsiter
Jawahar Lal Nehru sought the intervention of the UN security council, efforts
of which helped reach ceasefire in January 1949. After the ceasefire, India was
left with the ownership of 2/3 of Kashmir’s land with Pakistan taking over the
rest. Though Kashmir became the part of
India, the land deemed to be disputed on account of India’s move to take this
issue to the UN; the rest is history.
In 1957, the formal incorporation of Kashmir took
place. The then government granted Kashmir a special status under Article 370
of the constitution – abolished on August 5,2019 , leaving only 370(1) in
effect.
The Abolition of 370 and 35 A
With the abrogation of the article 370 and 35A, J&K
will not anymore enjoy an-almost-separate-land status – No more of having a
separate flag, constitution, citizenship, set of fundamental rights which also
ensured no one could purchase land or property in J&K. J&K will now be
downsized in two Union Territories-Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Jammu Kashmir will be bound to follow the Constitution of India.
Why Scrapping was Needed
The article 370 and 35A served a reason to prevent
huge investments in the valley. The youths of Kashmir were being misguided over
the years by the Separatists fundamentalists to serve their purposes to receive
political benefits. Hurriyat leaders were preaching and brainwashing people of
the Valley by forcing them to stay away from education-from everything that
could help them make bread and butter. However, these leaders ensured a
luxurious life to their kith and kin by providing a high quality of education
and hefty money to settle abroad. The youths were being turned as stone palters
to launch attacks on armed and security forces to carry out anti-national activities.
In many cases national symbols like, national flag, national song were
disrespected by the youths of Kashmir; this demonstrates how nationalism was
being brainwashed , and fundamentalism was infused into them.
The
successive governments-rather say, families-have failed miserably to ensure
peace, ruining the state. The level of terrorism has grown sever over the last
few years in Valley. Amit shah, the Home Minister of India, Claimed in the Rajya
Sabha that more than 41,400 had been killed in Jammu and Kashmir since 1988.
What Repeal of 370 Will Do
Though it is apprehensive that this move will have
to face the outrage of people there, it is highly expected it will give
positive results in the long run. The way i see it, following things will
change in the Valley:
Aspirations of youth
The aspirations and mentality of a large number of
people will transform and, in my opinion, this will be the biggest changes
anticipated to be brought about after the much-awaited move. They will dream like
normal people do, coming out of the camouflage of false religious and
humanitarian beliefs programmed in their mind over the years. They will gain
higher exposure now as Jammu & Kashmir truly became an integral part of the
country.
They will get to interact with multi diverse
people as people from other states will be allowed to purchase land there; this
will increase religious cordiality in the Valley.
Smooth Development
The policies centred for development will be
implemented much smoothly. The development of Kashmir will take place rapidly
as it comes into mainstream. Unnecessary restrictions will not be imposed on
the central government, paving the way for smoother growth.
Surge in Employment
Unemployment in the Valley has been one of the biggest reasons for the misguiding of
youth in the state. They fall easy victims as they have time to listen to what
the separatists in the Valley preach. Exposure to employment at satisfactory level will inspire them to lead a
sustainable life. As soon as the situation in J&K starts
improving, for sure, investments will come pouring in, raising the life
standard of the citizens. This will provide people in J&K much-need
employment and other important opportunities.
Curb Terrorism
The common man of the Valley has been bearing
terrorism the most since the Independence. These elements-both inside and
outside-have impeded development badly; a large number of people have fallen
prey to terrorism and lost their lives in the Valley.
Unity and Peace
People in India have developed a rigid perception
that Kashmir is different; Kashmiris are different. Though it will still take
time, people will feel united. It may help bring about religious harmony among the people of Valley.
The possibility of disastrous consequences by this
move can’t be completely denied since politics in J&K is way more different
from other nation; the state entails around 96% of its population are Muslims.
The Modi government’s wise diplomacy may bring everything in favour, though it
remains to be seen how things take turn. For us now, the time has come to
embrace Kashmiries and made them feel welcomed as Amit Shah also said in the
Rajya Sabha. This move has also sent a stern message to the US that we are
capable of resolving our issues. Kashmir is already a naturally prosperous
land, and with the scrapping of 370 and 35A, it is expected to become
economically prosperous considering its geographical existence.
Very informative and interesting post!!
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