I always wonder why Indian government is allowing Kashmiris to live there. They should remove Kashmiris en-masses from Kashmir and disperse and move them to new purpose-built settlements in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh etc. This way they will be out of harms way and with less people in Kashmir, it will be easier for forces to clear off any infiltration from Pakistan. Later, after removing article 370, Kashmir could be converted into vast resorts and farms run by some of these Kashmiris who are untainted by terrorism.
No mate. It is not practical solution. Rather 370 is an obstacle to having complete integration to peace. Some of the steps Indian Gov can initiate by their side.
1- It is beyond doubt that human rights violation exists in Kashmir valley. We have to acknwoledge its existence in the first place. Crusing militancy is one issue but not punishing the guilty Army officer is a crime.
2- Wheather we accept it not, support of Pakistan to terrorism is significantly less than whatever was there in 2000. But we have a problem where our acceptability withing the normal people of Kashmir valley is not increasing although terrorism has been on a down hill for some time. Indian Gov made a mistake when they stood by Army for the human right violation.
There are different kind of stake holders in Kashmir region.
- Pro Pakistan and want complete integration with Pakistan - Minority segment
- People of Kashmir who thinks Kashmir culture is the core of the existence.- In this segment, you will find people who are part of the mainstream politics like NC,CONG,BJP and PDP
- People who are neutral in nature. They like to be independent but life will not come to standstill if indepence is not given. - Majority of the people
Now, GOI is making a mistake where for the sake of Pakistan loving people, it is not taking action against the Army officers who abuse human rights. Fact is that we are proud for our Army. But we are not Pakistan where we will pray Army more than the civillian Gov. This mistake of taking care of human rights issue is eroding the support base for India in even 2nd and 3rd segment of people who may allign with Indian mainstream
3- Usually i speak with politician and NGO from Ladakh region. They do not really care about Pakistan. Most of the Budhist and Shia Muslim people in Ladakh are pro Indian. There is a sentiment of anti Gov feeling in that region, but it is negligible.
4- Forget about article 360 and removing people of valley, rather India should start relocating or settling people from population states like UP,Bihar or Haryana in the Kashmir region. This is needed to create a enviroment to increate Indian stake in Kashmir...This process will be very much a bloody one. But again, now, too, things are not good either.