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| Military solution to settle Kashmir issue is ruled out | | | | For the time being a military solution to settle the Kashmir issue is ruled out say former diplomats and senior opposition leaders including those belonging to the National Conference.Even the PDP,senior partner of the coalition rule,in Jammu and Kashmir is in favour of resumption of talks between India and Pakistan so that the already vexed issue of Kashmir was resolved. Though former High Commissioner to Pakistan, TCA Raghavan has ruled out the possibility of any military solution to the Kashmir issue,he has blamed Pakistan for building tension on the border with because the current phase of skirmishes on the LOC and on the IB may not settle the issue.Raghvan is critical of Islamabad as far as Pakistan's role in supporting insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir and militancy was thrust on the people of Kashmir to achieve Islamabd's ulterior objective.It was a misadventure because Pakistan has believed that if it can defeat the erstwhile the Soviet Union in Afghanistan they can also defeat India in Kashmir.But it never happened and nor is it going to materialize. Raghavan has stated that despite Pakistan's failure it has not changed its policy . It did not learn and rethink about its policy. "Much of frustration in India is exaggerated. Larger discussion on Pakistan should be conducted on more positive note. The former diplomat believes it could put enormous pressure on the government in Pakistan which would finally lead to cordial relations , Raghavan is treated as an authority on India-Pakistan relations.He has emphasized the need for Pakistan to cooperate with India so that the two could promote cordial ties which would be beneficial more for Pakistan than India. Raghavan is of the opinion that while trying to bridge the gaps between the two nations both sides have to refer to the roots of Indo-Pakistan relations is very-very important i.e.1947. There are six to seven phases and one particular which has to do with the 1947 which is about number of incidents like partition of Punjab, Bengal, division of J&K, partition of Muslim community in south Asia, Durand line becoming another IB. Besides this, you had four to five accession crises in Juna Garh, Hyderabad, Kashmir and in an area of Balochistan (Pakistan) and that leaves imprints on history. Therefore, 1947, 1948 and 1949 forms one distinct phase forms historical experience of Indo-Pak. It is 1950-1964 phase which is broadly put aside as legacy issue and see, whether you have more constructive relationship and overall, there was an attempt to have constrictive relations. High point was when Liyaqat - Nehru pact on minorities was signed. It was far ahead of their times in East and West Bengal. You also have constructive effort to cement Redcliff line on the round but you reduced friction like treaty of Indus Water to build more cooperative relationship between India and Pakistan.Similarly, Kutch crises, China War, 1965 Indo-Pak war which led to new forces unleashed in Pakistan, federal crises in Pakistan and 1971 war was another distinct phase which changed the relations between the two countries During 1977 to 1979 phase, , it was "creative period like and to 2004-2007 between India Pakistan diplomacy.From 1979 to 1991 phase, Indo-Pak had a different relation which was hugely impacted due to regional and international events. Four to five events which had immediate impact on India and Pakistan relations like Shia revolution in Iran, Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, China-Vietnam border war, execution of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in Pakistan. But putting aside these phases the only way to settle the Kashmir issue is to hold. consistent and meaningful talks between India and Pakistan. |
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