The Future of Kashmir? "Seven" Possible Solutions!

[EjazR]

^^^I know that but many Pakistanis areblisfully unaware that first of all only the sepratists valley Kashmiris want Independance. And hardly anyone wants to join Pakistan.
And GoP has never stated that they are ok with J&K being given independance.

 

[Silver-Scorpion]

GoP may have never stated independence of Kashmir openly but I am sure that is a much better option than Kashmir being under Indian control, mainly because of water issues.

Another thing is that Pakistanis are not unaware of Kashmiris wanting independence. Most ideally they would want Kashmir to be part of Pakistan but independence is not frowned upon too much either. This is why Pakistan is not against a plebiscite.

 

[EjazR]

^^^^You are contradicting yourself. GoP has always stated that it wants UN referendum. That means choosing India or Pakistan, not independance.

Do you think GoP will give up Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir and lose the only lan link to China?

 

[ejaz007]

No external involvement in IHK unrest: poll

NEW DELHI: An opinion poll conducted by an Indian weekly has deflated claims that the current unrest in Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) was being engineered by Pakistan and terrorist groups. The poll, conducted by the Outlook magazine in association with Marketing and Development Research Associates (MDRA), found that 75 percent respondents believed that the current unrest in IHK was “indigenous”, with no involvemnt from any external element. Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram had recently blamed Lashkar-e-Tayyaba for the violence. IHK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and some Indian news channels put the onus on the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). India’s main opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claimed that Rs 500 million had changed hands to keep IHK boiling. But the opinion poll negated all these claims. The poll, conducted in Srinagar recently, revealed that 75 percent of those polled did not see Pakistan’s hand behind the stone pelting, while 38 percent were dissatisfied with Omar’s government. A majority of respondents, 45.4 percent, recorded their angst against New Delhi, blaming it for the current mess in IHK. Interestingly, only 11.7 percent blamed Indian security forces. Of those polled, 30.8 percent described yearning for freedom the reason for the provocation. iftikhar gilani

Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan

 

[ejaz007]

Tense IHK towns under curfew again

SRINAGAR: Tens of thousands of armed police and paramilitary soldiers patrolled deserted streets of Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) on Sunday, warning residents to stay indoors in Srinagar and other major towns to thwart any protests. The curfew comes amid a call by separatists for renewed rallies against the Indian rule, following three weeks of civil unrest that left 15 people dead. On Sunday, troops laid razor wire and erected steel barricades in Srinagar as shops and businesses remained closed and vehicles stayed off the roads. There were no reports of protests. Authorities postponed all scheduled college examinations until July 24. The All-Parties Hurriyat Conference, the region’s main grouping of separatist parties, called for week-long public protests in the region to begin on Saturday. It also called on shops and businesses to stay open for a half-day to allow residents to stock up on supplies. The government kept offices open for a few hours as well. By late Saturday, protests and clashes erupted in many parts of the region. Demonstrators chanting “go India, go back, we want freedom”, hurled stones at police and paramilitary soldiers who responded by firing tear gas, said a police officer on condition of anonymity. In Baramulla, locals said a teenaged boy drowned in a river after being chased by policemen during Saturday’s clashes. ap

Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan

 

[EjazR]

"Interestingly, only 11.7 percent blamed Indian security forces."

That is strange, then why are the pelting stones on the local police and other security forces? Unless the sample size did not contain stone pelters or the proportion of Srinagar residents who support stone pelting are less.

By the way the poll was conducted only in Srinagar. So rural areas or the rest of J&K state or even the valley is not represented.

www.outlookindia.com | Outlook-MDRA Telephone Poll

Who do you blame for the current mess in Kashmir?
Centre 45.4
State 32.1
Security forces 11.7
PDP 4.6
Hurriyat 1.7
Don’t know 4.6

What is the provocation for the current situation?
High-handedness of security forces 23.3
Neglect of state 18.3
General frustration 18.8
Cry for azadi 30.8
Don’t know 8.8

Do you see an external hand in the current round of stone- pelting?
Yes 15.4
No 75.0
Don't Know 9.6

How long do you think the current strife will continue?
One month 11.3
Three months 4.6
Six months 2.5
One year 5.8
More than a year 46.3
DK/CS 29.6

Do you think an Azad Kashmir will be able to survive on its own?
Yes 45.4
No 42.9
Don't Know 11.7

How do you rate Omar Abdullah’s performance as a chief minister?
Good 22.1
Average 36.7
Poor 37.5
Don't Know 3.8

Methodology Outlook opinion poll conducted in Srinagar on the telephone by Marketing & Development Research Associates (MDRA) on July 14. Sample size: 240 (male 127, female 113); 80% of the respondents were between 16 and 40 years of age. Confidence level 95% with +/-6.32% error of margin.

 

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@EjazR, these census reports are Mosad, RAW and CIA propaganda dude .... u cant change there mind, leave it

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

"Interestingly, only 11.7 percent blamed Indian security forces."

That is strange, then why are the pelting stones on the local police and other security forces? Unless the sample size did not contain stone pelters or the proportion of Srinagar residents who support stone pelting are less.

nothing personal....



they just want freedom and right to self-determination --free of intimidation and constant siege by indian forces.

 

[Xeric]

^^^ And the polls, again.

 

[xyz]

nothing personal....



they just want freedom and right to self-determination --free of intimidation and constant siege by indian forces.

why are you worried about their freedom???

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

why are you worried about their freedom???

for the same reason that my elders and ancestors were/are

they are our brothers/sisters

 

[amit27]

kashmiri pandits want their own homeland so any deal on kashmir will have be inclusive of all parties involved.

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

most of them moved to india and then india has nerve to blame ISI/Pakistan for so-called demographic change

 

[xyz]

for the same reason that my elders and ancestors were/are

they are our brothers/sisters

in other words 'terrorism.'

 

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