The Kashmir region has always been into controversy both due to external and internal matters. External disputes with Pakistan in which It claims Kashmir as its territory.

Internally, there is a dispute about the status of Kashmir within the Indian union.

The internal divisions of Kashmir:

1. Kashmir is a valley, with Kashmiri speaking Muslim and Hindu where Hindus are in minority.

2. Jammu a plain region on the foothills compromise of Hindu, Muslim and Sikh.

3. Ladakh is the upper region with a little population of Muslim and Budhhists.

These internal divisions lead to multiple regional aspiration in the state:

1. There is one strand of separatists who want a separate Kashmiri nation, independent of India and Pakistan.

2. Then there are groups that want Kashmir to merge with Pakistan.

3. There is a third strand which wants greater autonomy for the people of the state within the Indian union.

4. The idea of autonomy attracts the people of Jammu and Ladakh regions in a different way. They often complain of neglect and backwardness.