Kashmir Black Day on 27 October highlights the unresolved political future of Jammu and Kashmir and the continuing debate over civil liberties, autonomy and self-determination. Jawad Khan examines the historical commitments surrounding Kashmir and the enduring importance of human dignity.
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.
Lord Mountbatten’s 1947 letter and the Instrument of Accession remain central to the Kashmir dispute. This analysis examines the promised public vote, competing legal interpretations and the unresolved questions surrounding Kashmir’s accession to India.
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