Hello,
Im Making a Set of Questionnaire..
Kindly reply in point wise manner. I wish to understand your POV for Educational purposes.
1.1 What do you know about Article 370 ?
1.2 Do you know that Pakistan too has initiated steps to Convert its part of Kashmir into fifth Province ?
Don't you think, Pakistan too is WRONG to add GB as its Province ?
2. Why do you care for Kashmir ?
A. Because we are with the "People" of Kashmir and Their Rights
B. Because Kashmir is a Muslim Majority and we Care for Islam and Muslims
C. Kashmir Belongs to Pakistan
D. Others( Please Explain )
3. If You chose 2.A :
If you are concerned with the Rights of Kashmiris, Why is the Situation somewhat similar to Indian Kashmir ?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019...inking-pro-freedom-space-190304091423290.html
Your Views Please.
3. If You chose 2.B :
If you really care about a Muslim Majority, And you care about Palestine as well, why Not Uigher Muslims ?
An Article written by a Pakistani on 14th August 2019 > https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/why-...hinas-repressed-uighurs.631248/#post-11700464
3. C. If you choose 3.C , Then dont you think India has a better claim as the "Instrument of accession" is with India ?
4. Many in the forum are claiming that despite Russia, US and France taking a stand against Pakk+China , Its a victory coz, Kashmir issue was "Internationalised" .. Your Thoughts ?
Dont you think, that Year after year...Each Speech in UNGA has the mention of Kashmir .. was it still not Internationalized ? Kargil happened in 1999 the reason was Kahsmir.. Still it was not Internationalized ?
5. Article 370, was a line in Indian Constitution SINCE 1950. The Line was DELETED as per the Laws Given in Article 370 ITSELF.
How is a change of "Indian constitution" Illegal or for that matter, Not an Internal matter of India ?
6. After the UNSC meeting :
- India stays in Kashmir, the way it wants
- Pakstani cannot start a war due to Financial condition
Do you still think there is any chance for Pakistan , given the fact that UNSC too favored "bilateral" route ( which means > Solve between yourself.. we wont intervene ) ?
7. LOC is the Border Now, Pakistan keeps its part of AJK, India now keeps Its part of Kashmir.
Dont you think , we can administer our respective areas of Kashmir.. focus more on economy and development and stay away from this unnecessary conflict ?
1. Article 370 gives the right for every province or state of India the right to have its own constitution, autonomy over its own affairs, and a significant degree of independence. At the time of independence, most of India decided to defer to the Indian constitution and submit to federal rule. AJK decided they wanted to stay independent and thus became autonomous. Their right to autonomy has been steadily eroded, and with the revocation of 370, it has been taken away completely. Not only that, India refuses to grant it even the status of a province a la Maharashtra. That is shameful.
2. GB has semi-provincial status pending the resolution of the Kashmir issue, and has autonomy like AJK did until the revocation of 370. Also, you're citing a two year old article that preceded a change in governments, and the prior government didn't actually make GB a province. I think IK has bigger issues on his plate than statehood for GB.
3. I'm not a Muslim, unlike many on this board, but that doesn't stop me for caring for Pakistan. Heads up-two wrongs don't make a right. Of course Pakistan should protest the Uigher issue with China, IK is in the best position to advocate for their cause. Do keep in mind though, that India oppressing minorities is wrong as well. If you are a supporter of Indian democracy, you should support fairness and equality for Kashmiris just like you favor it for every other group in India. That can't be done when India insists on marching hundreds of thousands of troops into the region and shutting down the area whenever they think it necessary.
4. The Indian economy is struggling, Modi is looking more like a dictator every single day...you tell me. All these countries you claim have supported India are doing so because India has money. What happens if the Indian economy goes in the gutter? You lose the ear of a lot of important people. The issue has been internationalised, and now if there's a war then IK can say he tried everything to resolve it peacefully. I despise war, but as is said in the Bible, those who live by the sword will die by it.
5. The issue stopped being an internal matter when this became an international issue, that India even acknowledges should be negotiated bilaterally. Not unilaterally. Bilaterally. Pakistan has done its part in helping keep Azad Kashmir autonomous for the most part. India is acting in bad faith by insisting this is somehow an internal issue. You might say that 370 applies to every state in the Union of India, as I mentioned earlier, but last I checked India only even gained any access to Kashmir through the acts of a ruler who had lost his throne and was on the run, and this went to the international stage for a resolution, a resolution that has not come. So no, it's not an internal manner. Besides, Pakistan is not India. Since when does Pakistan have to recognize the internal matters of India? India could write in its constitution that men in Punjab must start their day by dressing in a Japanese kimono and singing songs from Bollywood, and as Pakistan is an independent nation, no one in Lahore is subject to that order.
6. That's up to Pakistan. The historical narrative on war essentially favors a stalemate despite what India might claim. I take the opinion that IK was taking every diplomatic option to try and get this resolved, and since it hasn't, unfortunately war is on the cards, and there's no fool like Nawaz Sharif to hand back everything Pakistan won with previous blood and lives in the first place. No doubt a war would be hard, costly, and there's no guarantee Pakistan would win it-but that's Pakistan's choice.
7. If you consider "administering" leaving hundreds of thousands of troops in place, Amit Shah insisting that they will find a way to make Kashmiris a minority in their own homeland, etc.-then sure, great work! Except oppression is wrong no matter who's doing the oppressing. Shah is a man who has taken justice into his own hands in the past, rather than letting the authorities handle things. I have long appreciated India's ability to make a place for everyone, yet now I see India making India a country-for Hindus.
To finish, the day India wants to be a great country, they will care for everyone in their country, not just the majority. That's the weakness of democracy-mob rule.