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The Narendra Modi government's 2019 decision to revoke Kashmir's semi-autonomous status has been upheld by India's highest court. Not surprisingly, the unanimous ruling of the court sealed the annexation of the disputed territory.
The division of the region by the Modi government and the ongoing demographic shift in the occupied land have both been formalized by the ruling. For the millions of Kashmiris living under Indian occupation, today has been just another terrible one.The decision was praised as "historic" and a "resounding declaration of hope, progress, and unity" by the prime minister of India.
A few months away from general elections, the verdict may have given Modi's Hindu nationalist party a significant political boost, but it is by no means a statement of hope for the people of held Kashmir who are under oppression.
Also, the court mandated elections in the area by September 30 of the following year.Organizing elections in the territory will be difficult for New Delhi because of the unstable situation there.
Even Kashmiri leaders who have traditionally opposed separation, have rejected the annexation. The court's decision is probably going to increase tensions and encourage more repression. Nearly every prominent leader in Kashmir has been arrested. In response to harsh military action, militancy in Kashmir has decreased, but things are still far from under control.Shortly after regaining power on August 5, 2019, Modi invalidated Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted Kashmiri independence.
Semi-autonomous position. The fig leaf of nominal autonomy for the occupied territory was lifted after seven decades.Even the Kashmiri parties that were open to cooperating with India have become hostile towards the verdict.
In actuality, the "Instrument of Accession" of the disputed state to India—which had been turned down by Pakistan and separatist organizations in Kashmir—was the foundation for Article 370 of the Indian constitution.
The clause was watered down over time to the point where the occupied territory no longer even had the appearance of autonomy. The Modi government's move on August 5th only served to legitimize the act and remove the thin veneer of colonization that covered Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir's special status would be lifted, and the region would be integrated into the Indian state, as Modi had long pledged.
However, the move's haste and execution style exposed the Indian prime minister's conceit and overreach. In actuality, Ladakh and Jammu-Kashmir, two federal territories directly governed by the central government and lacking their own legislatures, were created by the "revocation of Article 370."
The events of August 5 came after thousands of extra Indian troops were sent into the occupied territory to put an end to large-scale protests. It brought Kashmiris together in a way never seen before to resist India's usurpation. For the last four years, the region has been directly ruled by New Delhi. It is all but besieged, with every basic right suspended.
The action, which was carried out by presidential order, was criticized by opposition parties as the "darkest chapter" in Indian democracy. They also questioned its legality. Among those who took the revocation to court were political parties in Kashmir.
India's highest court has been considering cases contesting the constitutionality of the decision to remove Kashmir's semi-autonomous status for more than four years. The ruling on Monday has sanctified the Indian state's use of brutal force to quell the Kashmiri freedom movement in addition to "validating" the illegal action taken by the Modi administration.The endorsement of the repeal of Article 35-A, which guaranteed that only Kashmir's permanent residents could own property in the area, is more detrimental. The Modi administration modified the domicile rule in an attempt to change the region's majority.
Muslim demographics.
"Anyone from India who has lived in the state for 15 years or more, studied there for seven years and passed certain exams, or served in its state government for 10 years or more is eligible for residency and government jobs under the measure."It has been reported that approximately 500,000 individuals from various regions of India have already obtained certificates of domicile in Kashmir, thereby altering the demographics of the occupied territory and potentially influencing the outcome of any future elections.
Even the political parties in Kashmir that were open to cooperating with New Delhi within an independent framework have become even more antagonistic towards the Indian Supreme Court's ruling. As of right now, New Delhi has no
After the verdict, Kashmir had no allies.Former chief minister and vice president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference party Omar Abdullah promised to carry on the fight. The president of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party and another former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti, said, "Our fight for honour and dignity will continue regardless."
The decision hasn't surprised Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent figure in the Kashmiri resistance movement who has spent the majority of 2019 under house arrest. "Those who helped the region join (with India) during the subcontinent's partition must feel incredibly betrayed," he remarked.
The order issued by the Indian Supreme Court appears to be catering to the extreme right-wing nationalist Hindutva movement. It would undoubtedly improve the Bharatiya Janata Party's chances of winning the national elections the following year, which would allow Modi to secure his third term as prime minister. The party has already solidified its electoral position following its most recent victories in three significant states.
The Modi government's Aug. 5 action will be supported by an Indian court order, which will have geopolitical ramifications and prevent Pakistan and India from having any substantive talks.Pakistan's options are limited in the current situation to supporting Kashmir's struggle for self-determination on a political and moral level and drawing attention to India's nefarious plans in international forums. However, the people of Kashmir have demonstrated that their determination for independence has not wavered, not even in the face of the Indian state's massive use of force. For them, the conflict will last a long time. India's harsh actions will only make them more determined.
The division of the region by the Modi government and the ongoing demographic shift in the occupied land have both been formalized by the ruling. For the millions of Kashmiris living under Indian occupation, today has been just another terrible one.The decision was praised as "historic" and a "resounding declaration of hope, progress, and unity" by the prime minister of India.
A few months away from general elections, the verdict may have given Modi's Hindu nationalist party a significant political boost, but it is by no means a statement of hope for the people of held Kashmir who are under oppression.
Also, the court mandated elections in the area by September 30 of the following year.Organizing elections in the territory will be difficult for New Delhi because of the unstable situation there.
Even Kashmiri leaders who have traditionally opposed separation, have rejected the annexation. The court's decision is probably going to increase tensions and encourage more repression. Nearly every prominent leader in Kashmir has been arrested. In response to harsh military action, militancy in Kashmir has decreased, but things are still far from under control.Shortly after regaining power on August 5, 2019, Modi invalidated Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted Kashmiri independence.
Semi-autonomous position. The fig leaf of nominal autonomy for the occupied territory was lifted after seven decades.Even the Kashmiri parties that were open to cooperating with India have become hostile towards the verdict.
In actuality, the "Instrument of Accession" of the disputed state to India—which had been turned down by Pakistan and separatist organizations in Kashmir—was the foundation for Article 370 of the Indian constitution.
The clause was watered down over time to the point where the occupied territory no longer even had the appearance of autonomy. The Modi government's move on August 5th only served to legitimize the act and remove the thin veneer of colonization that covered Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir's special status would be lifted, and the region would be integrated into the Indian state, as Modi had long pledged.
However, the move's haste and execution style exposed the Indian prime minister's conceit and overreach. In actuality, Ladakh and Jammu-Kashmir, two federal territories directly governed by the central government and lacking their own legislatures, were created by the "revocation of Article 370."
The events of August 5 came after thousands of extra Indian troops were sent into the occupied territory to put an end to large-scale protests. It brought Kashmiris together in a way never seen before to resist India's usurpation. For the last four years, the region has been directly ruled by New Delhi. It is all but besieged, with every basic right suspended.
The action, which was carried out by presidential order, was criticized by opposition parties as the "darkest chapter" in Indian democracy. They also questioned its legality. Among those who took the revocation to court were political parties in Kashmir.
India's highest court has been considering cases contesting the constitutionality of the decision to remove Kashmir's semi-autonomous status for more than four years. The ruling on Monday has sanctified the Indian state's use of brutal force to quell the Kashmiri freedom movement in addition to "validating" the illegal action taken by the Modi administration.The endorsement of the repeal of Article 35-A, which guaranteed that only Kashmir's permanent residents could own property in the area, is more detrimental. The Modi administration modified the domicile rule in an attempt to change the region's majority.
Muslim demographics.
"Anyone from India who has lived in the state for 15 years or more, studied there for seven years and passed certain exams, or served in its state government for 10 years or more is eligible for residency and government jobs under the measure."It has been reported that approximately 500,000 individuals from various regions of India have already obtained certificates of domicile in Kashmir, thereby altering the demographics of the occupied territory and potentially influencing the outcome of any future elections.
Even the political parties in Kashmir that were open to cooperating with New Delhi within an independent framework have become even more antagonistic towards the Indian Supreme Court's ruling. As of right now, New Delhi has no
After the verdict, Kashmir had no allies.Former chief minister and vice president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference party Omar Abdullah promised to carry on the fight. The president of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party and another former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti, said, "Our fight for honour and dignity will continue regardless."
The decision hasn't surprised Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent figure in the Kashmiri resistance movement who has spent the majority of 2019 under house arrest. "Those who helped the region join (with India) during the subcontinent's partition must feel incredibly betrayed," he remarked.
The order issued by the Indian Supreme Court appears to be catering to the extreme right-wing nationalist Hindutva movement. It would undoubtedly improve the Bharatiya Janata Party's chances of winning the national elections the following year, which would allow Modi to secure his third term as prime minister. The party has already solidified its electoral position following its most recent victories in three significant states.
The Modi government's Aug. 5 action will be supported by an Indian court order, which will have geopolitical ramifications and prevent Pakistan and India from having any substantive talks.Pakistan's options are limited in the current situation to supporting Kashmir's struggle for self-determination on a political and moral level and drawing attention to India's nefarious plans in international forums. However, the people of Kashmir have demonstrated that their determination for independence has not wavered, not even in the face of the Indian state's massive use of force. For them, the conflict will last a long time. India's harsh actions will only make them more determined.
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