Kashmir is considered as heaven on earth. Yeah, it is right. But for India it is more than a hell. It is one of the root causes of most of the militant activities in India. There are many special privileges given to this state by the Government of India and all due to article 370. It was one of the biggest mistakes the then Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Today we will discuss the pros and cons of this article on Indian republic. By the way Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India and is situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains. It shares a border with the People’s Republic of China to the north-east , the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south, Pakistani province of Punjab to the south-west and North western frontier province to north west.
But, due to the LoC limitations, the Line of Control forms the de facto border on the north west region and is bordered by Pakistan administered territories of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, namely Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas to the west and north-west. Formerly a part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, this territory is disputed between China, India and Pakistan. So Kashmir is divided into three parts each one part taken by India, Pakistan and China respectively. But this article was for article 370.
Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India which enjoys special autonomy under Article 370 of the Constitution of India according to which, no law enacted by the Parliament of India, except for those in the field of defense, communication and foreign policy, will be extend-able in Jammu and Kashmir unless it is ratified by the state legislature of Jammu and Kashmir.
It is really shameful for India that Jammu and Kashmir has its own flag and constitution. Both are designed by the the ruling National Conference. See the snap in this article, it is the flag of Jammu and Kashmir which features a plough on a red background symbolizing labor substituted the Maharaja’s state flag. The three stripes represent the three distinct administrative divisions of the state, namely Jammu, Valley of Kashmir, and Ladakh. Since 1990, the Armed Forces Act, which gives special powers to the Indian security forces, has been enforced in Jammu and Kashmir due to increased militant activities in valley of Kashmir.
Now I think, it is clear that this article the Indian Constitution made Jammu and Kashmir as a special and different state, which I believe is very dangerous for Indian republic. What will happen when states like Bihar, UP etc will ask for such rights? This article completely ridicules the fact that Kashmir is an inseparable part of India. I can’t buy property there. It is like a foreign land for people of other states. This is the main reason behind the migration of all the Hindu Kashmiri Pundits from this state. Even Pakistan has always tried to exploit this article to raise the question that Kashmir is not an integral part of India. What do you think about this issue? Post your comments.
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“”"Kashmir is considered as heaven on earth. Yeah, it is right. But for India it is more than a hell. “”"
I thought Bihar was Hell..and kashmir is lost paradise…I am writing this comment even before i read full article…Its totally unjustified to call one of our country part like that….I remember you were very sentimental about people calling similar things about Bihar…. So mind it boy. don’t ovestep it and maintain single standard…
in wha way J7K is different from maharashtra, Bhar and UP?
why Muslim followers always sicks special righs every where they stay on the earth.
there are around 52 Muslim countries in the world name a single country where a PM or president is non Muslim. but indian President is a Muslim.
name a single country that gives subsedy on huz…
HIndu population in Pakistan and bangladesh has dropped has gone down by 90% but muslim population in India has increased from 10 to 15 % since sepration.
India is a Muslim minority state where muslims are given special previllages…
after know these facts would you still consider article 30 a firght decision
It is all due to poor foriegn policies of Pandit Nehru and weaknesses of Indian government.
I would like to comment on Mr. Ashish post, how many states ( any of 52 Muslim countries ) has such a huge percentage of minorities where people are asking for special previligious. Other than that, how many states are democratic state out of these 52 mentioned.
When we are talking about democratic state, there are certain sense of security and basic level of acceptance is required for minorites and may be express in democratic way if something is lacking. Im not trying to justify art.370 but it had happend past and now leadrship is reviewing that not to give access to these rights if its the part of single country.
Hello Abhi!
I appreciate your sincere concern toward the issue of Kashmir in general and article 370 in particular. But I also believe that you write excellent blogs on technology, CAT and entertainment and should stick to just that.
Article 370 is an intricate diplomatic decision which the government had taken as a strategic step toward establishing control of J&K’s situation..
And many a times, special provisions are required to tackle special situations. Lets see for example, Hong Kong’s special status by republic of China..
Don’t get all emotional just by the fact that a Muslim majority state is receiving special treatment. Believe me when I sat that there’s much more to this situation than what meet the eyes..
Kind regards,
An expert on this issue