Does Kashmir want to be part of India or Pakistan?

Dixon agreed that people in Jammu and Ladakh were clearly in favour of India; equally clearly, those in Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas wanted to be part of Pakistan. This left the Kashmir Valley and ‘perhaps some adjacent country’ around Muzaffarabad in uncertain political terrain.

Was Kashmir a part of India?

Administered by India are the southern and southeastern portions, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The Indian- and Pakistani-administered portions are divided by a “line of control” agreed to in 1972, although neither country recognizes it as an international boundary.

How did Kashmir became part of India?

By executing an Instrument of Accession under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh agreed to accede his state to the Dominion of India. The accession to India is celebrated on Accession Day, which is held annually on 26 October.

Was Kashmir a separate country?

The region is divided amongst three countries in a territorial dispute: Pakistan controls the northwest portion (Northern Areas and Kashmir), India controls the central and southern portion (Jammu and Kashmir) and Ladakh, and the People’s Republic of China controls the northeastern portion (Aksai Chin and the Trans- …

Why was Kashmir divided between India and Pakistan?

Even before India and Pakistan won their independence from Britain in August 1947, Kashmir was hotly contested. Under the partition plan provided by the Indian Independence Act, Kashmir was free to accede to India or Pakistan. The maharaja (local ruler), Hari Singh, chose India and a two-year war erupted in 1947.

What do Kashmiris want from India?

Kashmiris want India to respect the terms on which it acceded to India. They want their right to self-determination, as that was the basis of the agreement of accession. To put things into perspective and understand the Kashmir issue, you need to go through the history.

Why do Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir have less representation in Assembly?

Ladakh and Jammu being a larger area than Kashmir has less representation in the assembly. People of Jammu and Ladakh irrespective of their religion are with India and are happy to be part of it. In Jammu the Bhartiya Janta Party won with full majority while in Kashmir the most of the.

Who is the current inhabitant of Kashmir?

Kashmir is now inhabited by the Kashmiri Muslims. The seats allotted in the J&K assembly for Kashmir are more as compared to the Jammu and Ladakh. I am writing in little bit detail so that your doubts associated with any may get cleared.