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If both nations were able to revert their stance regarding a host of issues, much would be gained for both nations and the world. Not only would they anchor the immediate region as a stable wedge against communist and imperialist expansion via China, Russia, and from a neutral perspective NATO, but eradicate a hotbed of terrorism and insurgency which would have direct consequences for the strength of terror cells and insurgencies across the globe.
As Kashmir is the central issue which keeps both sides pointing their bayonets at each other, one could come up with unconventional solutions. For instance, a shared administration over the entire disputed area by both parties with possible oversight from uninterested parties for the initial period is a possibility. Once things are going well, it would become status quo. Trade would boom, a free flow of peoples would further reduce misconceptions and tensions and a dirty chapter in history written by the British crown and played out like clockwork by its eternal subjects would come to an end. As I am sure both nations do not want Kashmir to declare independence, and no side is willing to give up an inch, drawing up borders on current LoC and a shared administration of disputed territory will make sense only when cooperation and trust has been left to bloom. As both sides become immersed with one another, the might finally be able to see the commonalities and put myths and and bloody yet distant past to rest.
Firstly for the record there is no state in India called Kashmir - It is J&K which includes Buddhist regions of Laddakh & Hindu regions of jammu besides the valley. Next declaration of independence is / was not an option even in '47 so it cannot exist now.
Also, what about the regions ceded by Pk to China & Aksai Chin occupied by china ? Where do they go ?
I do not agree with any system of Joint Administration simply coz its just not workable.India has spent immense sums of money in J&K on various assets including on Dams etc - not likely to be shared.
Besides, there are groups in Pk - the PA being the foremost among them whose very existence depends on continued hostility & threat. The world is already seeing the effects of the guns turning in wards in Pk... what will happen to them ?
This option goes way too much to Pk advantage. Control of water being among them. What does India gain out of this ? We are happy with what we have . We need to maintain a standing army for reasons other than J&K . We are in a position to sustain the expenses that go with it. Despite what ppl may feel there is no shortage of funds in India - its the utilisation & corruption that is questionable.
There are many disputed regions in the world - Palestine , Korean Peninsula, Cyprus. Let this also remain.
Lastly, given the deep rooted hostility that has gone into our genes, if it isn't J&K, another issue will develop.