XXIII. The Kashmir Issue
The Kashmir issue alludes to the continuous struggle among India and Pakistan over the locale of Jammu and Kashmir. The contention started in 1947, when India and Pakistan acquired autonomy from English rule and the previous regal territory of Jammu and Kashmir was apportioned between the two nations. From that point forward, the two nations have asserted the area completely and have battled a few conflicts and participated in various encounters over the issue.
The Unified Countries has passed a few goals requiring a plebiscite in the locale to permit individuals of Kashmir to conclude their own future, however the plebiscite has not yet occurred. India keeps up with that Kashmir is an essential piece of its region, while Pakistan contends that individuals of Kashmir ought to reserve the privilege to self-assurance.
The contention devastatingly affects the district, with large number of individuals being killed and harmed in the brutality. There have additionally been charges of denials of basic liberties by both Indian and Pakistani security powers in the area.
Endeavors to determine the Kashmir issue have included conciliatory discussions and certainty building measures, yet an enduring arrangement still can’t seem to be found. The issue stays a significant wellspring of strain among India and Pakistan and a possible flashpoint for struggle in the district.