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Why Kashmir is occupied by Pakistan?
After the partition of India and a rebellion in the western districts of the state, Pakistani tribal militias invaded Kashmir, leading the Hindu ruler of Jammu and Kashmir to join India. The resulting Indo-Pakistani War ended with a UN-mediated ceasefire along a line that was eventually named the Line of Control.
Does Kashmir have its own flag?
On 7 June 1952, a resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir, making it the official state flag.
Why J&K has its own flag?
The flag had its origin in events that took place on 13 July 1931 in Srinagar. On 11 July 1939, the older version flag was adopted by the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, a political party. On 7 June 1952, a resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir, making it the official state flag.
Who designed Jammu Kashmir flag?
History. The flag was adopted on 24 September 1975 via the Azad Jammu and Kashmir State Flag Ordinance, passed by founding President Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan. It was designed in 1948 by Abdul Haq Mirza, a mujahid working at the Rawalpindi headquarters of the Azad Kashmir rebellion, as the “Kashmir Liberation Flag”.
What is the Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan?
The Kashmir Issue is not just a border dispute between India and Pakistan. It has many dimensions – external and internal. Was Kashmir an independent nation? Learn the history of Kashmir Kashmir, and adjacent areas like Gilgit, Jammu, and Ladakh – were part of the different empires at different times.
Does partition govern where Kashmir belongs?
Partition does not govern where Kashmir belongs. Accession is a matter to be decided by each Princely state. In 1948 when Pakistan attempted to annex Kashmir, the Hindu ruler of Kashmir signed up to accede with India to get India’s protection. He was supported by Sheikh Abdullah, the Muslim leader of Kashmir’s popular political party.
What is the history of Kashmir’s accession?
Accession is a matter to be decided by each Princely state. In 1948 when Pakistan attempted to annex Kashmir, the Hindu ruler of Kashmir signed up to accede with India to get India’s protection. He was supported by Sheikh Abdullah, the Muslim leader of Kashmir’s popular political party.
Why is the UN plebiscite in Kashmir not yet due?
India has conducted several elections in Kashmir where Muslim leaders were elected as CMs to rule the state of Kashmir for more than three decades. The voice of the people was already heard. The UN plebiscite was to be held only after Pakistan vacates all of Kashmir. Pakistan has not done so. Technically (sic) the plebiscite is not yet due.