A historical analysis of the political manoeuvres surrounding Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, India’s military intervention on October 27, and the controversy over the state’s accession. The article examines the unfulfilled UN-backed plebiscite and its continuing significance in the Kashmir dispute.
Seventy-nine years after the events of October 1947, Kashmir’s disputed accession remains unresolved. Explore the historical controversy, UN resolutions, the unfulfilled promise of a plebiscite, and the continuing struggle for peace and self-determination.
The events of 27 October 1947 remain central to the unresolved Kashmir dispute. Explore the controversy surrounding the Instrument of Accession, the UN’s role, and the continuing demand for self-determination.
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