The all or nothing related to the areas in question. We cannot selective discuss some parts of Hari Singh's state.
As far as give & take goes my views are as follows :
1 , Independence is not an option - more reasons than one., it was not an option given to any state so why should J&K have it. This is what Hari Singh wanted in the 1st place neither India nor Pakistan accepted it then so why now ?
2. Pak keeps G & B ( two regions) + P OK
3. India keeps jammu & ladakh ( two regions) & Indian administered Kashmir.
I m being selective becoz i want to make a solution work for all parties ... & do not want to make a scenario worst thn the brit already did for us ....
A1- Independence WAS an Option .. the Princely states were Asked to Be part of Either one of Newly Found Countries or Remain Independent (But it was Highly recommended to be a Part of either one of the country based on Geography / religion / culture & other Aspects).
"" the British gave up their suzerainty of the states and left each of them free to choose
whether to join one of the newly independent countries of India and Pakistan or to remain outside them. For a short time, some of the rulers explored the possibility of a federation of the states separate from either, but this came to nothing. Most of the states then decided to accede to India or to Pakistan,
In
J&K a state with a Muslim majority but a Hindu ruler, the Maharaja hoped to remain independent but acceded to India on 27 October 1947 (with the Back story).""""
Your Point No 2 & 3 as i understood is calling for status Quo (
Option 1) .... which is highly not feasible (otherwise the issue would have been solved by now ... As in Case of Junagarh, Hyderabad, Goa, Qalat etc.
It is not One Apple Two Apple each thing but for the sake of Argument ..... what are your opinions on
A2. Pak keeps G & B ( two regions)
A3. India keeps jammu & ladakh ( two regions)
wheras Both India & Pakistan Administered Kashmir ( two regions) become independent form one country & hopefully be happy ! (
Option 5)
i understand you (Indians) won't agree to
Option 6 as it doesn't make Pakistan loose any thing while india Give up the Valley .... but Option 5 is quite a fine idea too ... (bit less Feasible than Option 6, but still)
