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What are the various positions on the issue of regional autonomy for Kashmir? Which of these do you think are justifiable? Give reasons for your answer.
Various positions on the issue of regional Autonomy for Kashmir:
1. Kashmiris were promised to make accession on reference of people after situation created by tribal invasion becomes normal. But it has not been fulfilled.
2. Special granted to Jammu Kashmir under art 370 provides federal status, but the status has been eroded practically which led to demand of Greater State Autonomy.
3. There are many laws and acts that are not applicable in the region, hence it is also felt that democracy is not institutionalised in similar way as it is in rest part of the country.
The first position stated is justiciable because the situation would lead to plebiscite which would help Kashmir to protect its regional autonomy in democratic manner.
Match the following.
A | B |
Nature of regional aspirations | States |
(a) Socio-religious identity leading to statehood | i. Nagaland /Mizoram |
(b) Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre | ii. Jharkhand /Chattisgarh |
(c) Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood | iii. Punjab |
(d) Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity | iv. Tamil Nadu |