Kashmir: Beauty And The Blood There are many beautiful places on the earth and every place is unique and has its own specialty. Some places are famous for their natural beauty and some for their architectural beauty. In addition, each person differs in choices, likings and tastes. Many people enjoy natural beauty and some are pulled towards historical and architectural beauty. There are few people who notice a different type of beauty which is cultural and traditional beauty. Kashmir is known for
The Kashmir issue has been the bone of contention between Pakistan and India since the independence of the two countries in 1947 and is one of the oldest of the issues present in the agenda of the United Nations. From the Pakistan’s point of view, this issue of Kashmir is a human rather than a territorial problem, involving the lives of about 13 million Kashmiris. Many international declarations, as well as the resolutions of the United Nations have declared the right of self determination of the
"with its roses the brightest that earth ever gave.” Kashmir, along with the region of Jammu, Ladakh and Gilgit forms the State of Jammu and Kashmir which is spread over an area of 222236 square kilometers. The state consists of three parts: Indian controlled Kashmir (IcK), Pakistan controlled Kashmir (PcK) and China controlled Kashmir (CcK). The geography of Kashmir is divided into three land masses: the foothill plains of Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and the mountains of Ladakh. The valley has River
Bharat, who has acted sarcastically with Kashmir. When we talk about the role of Pakistan in this core issue, so we don’t see actually any major role but yes we do arrange the rallies, we form human chains; we arrange exhibitions, We arrange seminars, we do talk about the change but never by our heart, we regularly watch many leaders making their fake promises especially on the Kashmir day. Actually Pakistan neither compromise its own position on the Kashmir question not allowed any prejudice to
Kashmir, a magnificent vale with towering mountains, gushing rivers, dense forests coupled with sparkling green fields perhaps has only its fate to mourn. The issue of accession of the state of Jammu & Kashmir is not merely a question of controlling a piece of land over which two countries have a quarrel but Kashmir has gone through different phases since the splitting of former Hindustan in addition to emergence of two separate states of India and Pakistan. For the students of political history
such as religion, region, language caste, creed and the like. Athwass in its spirit and essence mirrors the ethos of Kashmir, which, for centuries, has represented peace, nonviolence and brotherhood of man (Kaul, 2012). Since 1989, the low-intensity conflict in Jammu and Kashmir has been the most important issue in India's internal security scenario. Possession of the State of Kashmir has been an issue of dispute since 1947 starting with India and Pakistan. After tw... ... middle of paper ...
Panjal mountain range belonged. The UN suggested the region, called Kashmir, could either become part of India or Pakistan, or become independent. Naturally, India and Pakistan were both enthusiastically interested in acquiring the region. In the last six decades, India and Pakistan have fought three wars with the intentions of resolving the Kashmir conflict. In 1948, men from Pakistan invaded Kashmir to gain control of it. Kashmir, however, enlisted the help of India to protect them from the invasion
The valley of Kashmir has its ancient history and civilization. As Biscoe (2005: 67) confessed “Kashmir fortunately possesses an ancient history and a civilization more ancient than our own”. The land of the valley is very fertile and was known as seat of learning in the past. In fact, scholars came from different parts of the world in order to acquire knowledge from the ancient Kashmiri teachers and scholars. The history of the valley is divided into different periods – the first period was of Hindu
Most of the noted political scientists and leaders on both sides of the borders feel that the Kashmir issue is the major cause of this rivalry. Kashmir is small region in north India; a part of the Jammu and Kashmir state i.e. the northern most state in India, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Kashmir region is of great strategic importance and beauty which makes a very prized possession. Kashmir was controlled by the Durrani Empire of Afghanistan during the mughal rule in India, later
Kashmir has been an immense issue since 1947. This downfall came along side with the partition of India-Pakistan. Both countries have been fighting for this territory and yet the feud still continues. We are still in the midst of deciding whether it belongs to the Indians or Pakistanis. Muslims and Hindus have been living together in Kashmir with peace and harmony. Later when the time came to draw a line between India and Pakistan the issue came to the naked eye when a decision had to be made about
I often think why the people of Kashmir were denied their right of self determination. Why they were sold away like a commodity. Did they not possess the status of human beings? Were they not a part of the united India like other Muslims of India? When a rule of democracy and self determination was being followed by the people of every part of the country then, how it came to be unavailable for this part of India. Every one knows that the Muslims of India were not willing to live with biased Hindu
KASHMIR? Geography, Kashmir is located in Himalayan range. Most of the area is mountainous with very fertile land, beautiful lakes, covered with thick green forests and produce verity of fruits. Area, 84471 sq.: miles; with boundaries with Pakistan, India, china and Afghanistan. Population, About 5 million consisting of 77% Muslim. Borders with Pakistan 902 miles and borders with India 307 miles. Brief History, The state of Kashmir came into existence in 1848 when Lord Lawrence the Governor
In late 1947, the newly created states of India and Pakistan went to war over the valley of Kashmir. A United Nations brokered ceasefire divided the state into Indian and Pakistani controlled territories, and resolved that a referendum would be held in which the people of Kashmir would be able to choose to join either country. The referendum has not been held to this day. India granted its portion of Kashmir a special status within its constitution, allowing for a great degree of self-autonomy. However
because Hindu’s follow the belief of Hinduism while Muslim’s follow the belief of Islam. The biggest conflict of all that’s been happening for over sixty years and is still happening today, is their negotiation and war for controlling the land of Jammu and Kashmir. Conflicts between religions happens so often that it becomes a part of everyday life.While Hinduism and Islam are two of the most popular religions in the world with over a million followers, their differences cause much tension. Hinduism is
To study and analyze recent standing of Financial Inclusion in the Jammu and Kashmir State. To assess latest scheme under financial inclusion ( Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana) To see how it is helpful for the society. To see how many accounts have been covered under pmjdy. 1.1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY To study and analyze financial inclusion practices which are carried by Jammu and Kashmir
Education of Muslim women in Jammu and Kashmir In Jammu and Kashmir also the situation was same but through educational reforms in the state the situation is different in present scenario as we can see Muslim women working in every department and also rise in women literacy rate. Through different studies it is found that Muslim women in Jammu and Kashmir are better educationally and socially as compared to women in other parts of the country
US Senate. The United States Senate and the Convention :- American opposition to the Genocide Convention stemmed primarily from four sources: a group of Judges who had participated in the Nuremberg Trials, some of the activists in the movement for human rights, a section of the American Bar Association (ABA) and, above all, the Southern wing of the Democratic party. In April 1949, Lemkin was voicing his concern to contacts in the American Jewish Committee (AJC) that the Genocide Convention would
states of India (Wirsing 22). The main aim was to establish a region to be occupied by Muslims in the British India. The origins of Indo-Pakistani conflict over the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir are complex, rooted in the process of British colonial withdrawal from the sub-continent (Wirsing 22). Kashmir posed a distinct problem (Wirsing 22), and from the time it was established there have been serial conflicts. Indo-Pakistan war of 1947; this war took place with a formal declaration neither
that the community members had to undergo. These included a change in their clothing patterns for they wore thick woollen garments called ‘pheran’ back in Kashmir which wasn’t possible any longer due to the weather in their destination cities. The same could also be sensed in the loss of the use of ‘kangri’ which was a part of everyday life in kashmir but has now become an obsolete cultural symbol for the community. Another important cultural change that was experienced by this community was the decrease
Gilgit Baltistan shares common border with Afghanistan, Tajikistan, China, India, and Pakistan. As part of the Jammu and Kashmir, it is one of the most politically sensitive and geo-strategically positioned regions in the world , it is also referred to as the “high roof of the world” . It has historically remained a flash point of political and military rivalries amongst various empires particularly the Russian, Chinese and the British . It has always been at the crossroads of civilizations and