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| January 1, 1948: India takes JK to UN | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Dec 31: On January 1, 1948, the government of India lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations accusing Pakistan of aggression in "Indian territory." The complaint made clear that the government of India was committed to allow people of Jammu Kashmir exercise their option once the valley was cleared off the invader.
Gopalaswamy Ayyanger, the Indian representative made the Indian stand clear. He said: "The question whether she (Kashmir) should withdraw from her accession to India and either accede to Pakistan or remain independent with a right to claim admission as a member of the United Nations-all this we have recognized to be a matter of unfettered decision by the people of Kashmir."
The Indian delegation, however, was not satisfied with the response of the Security Council members and sought suspension of proceedings expressing dissatisfaction with trend in the council. Council members, Philip Noel-Baker of Britain and warren Austin of the United States registered strong protest. They said: "It seems the Indian representative wants us to take a position which would amount to that of an ally in the war….and allow India to finish the job by force against the tribesmen. This is the very last position which the council ought to take."
It was at this stage that Nehru's friend from Kashmir, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah came to New Delhi's rescue. Sheikh Abdullah narrates in his Aatish-e-Chinar (page 478): "After weeks of scolding, the Indian delegation desperately wanted some one to reply the council members in a strong tone. "My colleagues were greatly pleased with my speech. After the session concluded, the Russian representative, Malik Yaqoub congratulated me. My colleagues also congratulated me. My speech was discussed for several days." Pertinent to mention Sheikh Abdullah admits he used "undiplomatic" language during his speech (page 478)
On page 479, Sheikh Abdullah gives an account of his meeting with Noel-Baker. "He made me wait for quite some time. I got angry and decided to leave. But the door opened and Baker came out. We met and exchanged heated arguments. He told me Pakistan was not involved in the tribal invasion. I did not agree and told him how he could have a correct assessment of the situation when he was physically far away from the battle field. The meeting ended on an angry note. I apprised Ayyanger of the developments."
However, the Indian delegation's efforts went in vain. The Council passed a series of resolutions seeking resolution of Kashmir dispute through a plebiscite.
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