The state of J&K being a princely state, its Hindu ruler was empowered under the Indian independence Act 1947, to accede either to India or Pakistan, keeping in view the demographic composition of its population. The working committee of All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim conference with a predominant majority of Muslim seats in the Kashmir Assembly had passed a unanimous … [Read more...] about The myth of accession, its genesis and dissipation – A legal view
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Hydroelectricity production in AJ&K and myths attributed to its royalty
On July 06, 2020, Pakistan and China signed an accord for the construction of Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project at Islamabad in presence of Prime Ministers of Pakistan and Azad State of Jammu & Kashmir. This project will cost $1.5 billion and it will add 700MW in the national grid on its completion. Few days before the signing of Azad Pattan Hydel project, a similar signing … [Read more...] about Hydroelectricity production in AJ&K and myths attributed to its royalty
A Fabian Intifada
When the recent Awantipora encounter ended with the martyrdom of Riyaz Naikoo, the site’s sight had an uncanny resemblance:- buildings had been reduced to rubble, epicaricacy of Indians was open, Forces were on rampage, another freedom fighter was about to become eternal in the hearts of the natives, the locals were ready to start their ritualistic procession of throwing stones … [Read more...] about A Fabian Intifada