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I was wondering, why is it that most people in Pakistan [Despite being a Pakistani myself], demand that a referendum should be held in Kashmir for whether the people of Kashmir wish to join India or Pakistan. While the UN did pass a resolution, demanding a plebiscite to be held in the Princely State of Kashmir; the resolution also mentioned the need for Pakistan to withdraw its troops.
1. The Government of Pakistan should undertake to use its best endeavours:
(a) To secure the withdrawal from the State of Jammu and Kashmir of tribesmen and Pakistani nationals not normally resident therein who have entered the State for the purpose of fighting, and to prevent any intrusion into the State of such elements and any furnishing of material aid to those fighting in the State;
I have noticed that while most people blame India for not having allowed a referendum in Kashmir, it is actually Pakistan that failed to fulfill the terms of the UN Resolution on its part. Would it not be necessary for Pakistan to first withdraw from parts of Kashmir that it occupied in 1947 before a plebiscite may be held? Nowadays, the part of the UN Resolution which demanded withdrawal from the Pakistan Army and the Tribals is rather ignored or perhaps suppressed.
Moving on, even if lets say; Pakistan does withdraw from Kashmir.. I believe UN no longer has any job in Kashmir. For as we all know, as agreed in the Simla Agreement between Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto; the Kashmir Issue would now only be between Pakistan and India and no Third Party which completely voids any UN Plebiscite. As is mentioned here
(ii) In Jammu and Kashmir, the line of control resulting from the ceasefire of December 17, 1971, shall be respected by both sides without prejudice to the recognized position of either side. Neither side shall seek to alter it unilaterally, irrespective of mutual differences and legal interpretations. Both sides further undertake to refrain from the threat or the use of force in violation of this line.
Now would it not be considered unfair, if Pakistan continues to demand a UN Resolution in Kashmir despite the Simla Agreement? India was rather lenient to Pakistan during the agreement by returning 90,000 POWs and 13,000 km² of land seized in West Pakistan. Surely, before Pakistan demands any UN Resolution; it would only be fair for Pakistan to first hand over 90,000 Soldiers and the 13,000 km² to India.
The only option Pakistan has is actually hope that the Indians decide to be generous and hold a plebiscite. Other than that, we do not really have any option. Well, we could always wage jihad
1. The Government of Pakistan should undertake to use its best endeavours:
(a) To secure the withdrawal from the State of Jammu and Kashmir of tribesmen and Pakistani nationals not normally resident therein who have entered the State for the purpose of fighting, and to prevent any intrusion into the State of such elements and any furnishing of material aid to those fighting in the State;
I have noticed that while most people blame India for not having allowed a referendum in Kashmir, it is actually Pakistan that failed to fulfill the terms of the UN Resolution on its part. Would it not be necessary for Pakistan to first withdraw from parts of Kashmir that it occupied in 1947 before a plebiscite may be held? Nowadays, the part of the UN Resolution which demanded withdrawal from the Pakistan Army and the Tribals is rather ignored or perhaps suppressed.
Moving on, even if lets say; Pakistan does withdraw from Kashmir.. I believe UN no longer has any job in Kashmir. For as we all know, as agreed in the Simla Agreement between Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto; the Kashmir Issue would now only be between Pakistan and India and no Third Party which completely voids any UN Plebiscite. As is mentioned here
(ii) In Jammu and Kashmir, the line of control resulting from the ceasefire of December 17, 1971, shall be respected by both sides without prejudice to the recognized position of either side. Neither side shall seek to alter it unilaterally, irrespective of mutual differences and legal interpretations. Both sides further undertake to refrain from the threat or the use of force in violation of this line.
Now would it not be considered unfair, if Pakistan continues to demand a UN Resolution in Kashmir despite the Simla Agreement? India was rather lenient to Pakistan during the agreement by returning 90,000 POWs and 13,000 km² of land seized in West Pakistan. Surely, before Pakistan demands any UN Resolution; it would only be fair for Pakistan to first hand over 90,000 Soldiers and the 13,000 km² to India.
The only option Pakistan has is actually hope that the Indians decide to be generous and hold a plebiscite. Other than that, we do not really have any option. Well, we could always wage jihad
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