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How Kashmir is important for India?
Kashmir serves as a bridge between South Asia and Central Asia. For India, it is the only direct route to Central Asia and through Central Asia to Europe. It plays a key role in the Belt and Road initiative. More importantly, it is key for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)[12].
What is the problem between Kashmir and India?
The conflict started after the partition of India in 1947 as both India and Pakistan claimed the entirety of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a dispute over the region that escalated into three wars between India and Pakistan and several other armed skirmishes.
Should Kashmir have been part of Pakistan?
Kashmir has more than 90\% Muslims and therefore clearly should have been part of Pakistan. The main reason why I and most others take the Pakistan side is that numerous polls have been taken of the people of Indian Kashmir.
How many people died in the Kashmir War?
Three major wars have been fought over this and thousands and perhaps even more than a million people have died. The result so far is that India controls almost two-thirds of Kashmir and Pakistan controls one-third. China controls the rest.
Why did the Maharaja of Kashmir not call in the Indian Army?
Furthermore, the Maharaja of Kashmir had no right to call in the Indian Army, because the Maharaja of Kashmir was not a heredity ruler. He was merely a British appointee. There had been no such position as the “Maharaja of Kashmir” prior to British rule. Finally, the agreement was that any areas more than 70\% Muslim would go to Pakistan.
Is Pakistan a better country than India?
Pakistan has a much higher standard of living and the people are financially better off there than they are in India. Finally, I must add that the British were at fault for not resolving this issue before pulling out in 1947.