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Copy of Fax/dt.June-3-01/sent to PM: J&K policy

Copy of Fax/dt.June-3-01/sent to PM: J&K policy

From: "Pranawa C. Deshmukh"
Subject: Copy of Fax/dt.June-3-01/sent to PM: J&K policy
Date: 04 June, 2001 6:33 PM

June 3, 2001
Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

To: Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
The Prime Minister of India
South Block, New Delhi, India-110 011.

SanMananiya Pradhan Mantriji:

We commend your continued efforts to resolve the Jammu & Kashmir imbroglio. In this endeavor, we trust that you will be guided by the following FACTS:

[1] Pakistan's Military Dictator will have, very conveniently, NO control on Pakistan's Military disguised as 'freedom-fighters' (nor on Talibans) who will continue brash terrorism across the LoC even if UN were to recognize it as International Border. Quick-fix solution cannot work. Partition of India did not solve the problem in 1947 - partition of J&K also will not.

[2] The question of 'partition of the J&K State' has never been a consideration in the Accession-Document, nor in the UN-Resolutions.

[3] The UN Resolutions of 1948 and 1949 both categorically and explicitly require Pakistan to withdraw its illegal entrants into the State as a pre-condition to plebiscite.

[4] Jinnah refused Plebiscite to Gulam Md. Sadiq unless National Conference guaranteed that it would result in Pakistan's favor. Pakistan's policy has always been to continually demand plebiscite while not permitting it - TILL it altered sufficiently the demography of the region through coercion. Pakistan has never respected public opinion, and its present Military Dictator came to power by overthrowing Democratic Government, as has been common practice in Pakistan.
 
[5] The possibility of 'Independent J&K' was accommodated in the UN Resolution of Aug.13, 1948 through an open reference to 'Future status of the State'. However, Pakistan has never supported 'Azadi' to the people of J&K. Pakistan got the provision of 'Independent J&K' REMOVED from the UN resolution of Jan.5, 1949. The DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED assembly of the J&K State endorsed J&K's Accession to India. This is enshrined in the J&K State Constitution as a NON-AMENDABLE part ALREADY expressing the WILL of the people of J&K that "the State of J&K is and shall remain an integral part of the Union of India".

[6] India has a responsibility toward the innocent people now staying in part of J&K, which is presently occupied by Pakistan. We trust that you will take full note of the agonies of the people in PoK [Internet News:
http://news.indiatoday.com/ntoday/newsarchives/100/12/1/n29.shtml#]

[7] The other quick-fix solution in vogue ('autonomy') will also not work. The J&K State-Center relation must be first brought on par with that of  other States in the Union. The 'autonomy discussion' must not be centered on J&K State. It can be discussed only if and when ALL States require it for more effective governance under a strong Union of India. So also, any talk about 'trifurcation', separate Union-Territory status for Ladakh, 'Panun Kashmir' etc. before the entire J&K State is integrated and secured in the Indian Union is dangerous. We must not divide ourselves, even for administrative exigency, before comprehensive integration of J&K State.

[8] For the J&K State to economically and socially develop, the fundamental hindrance to human and material investment in the State that is posed by Art.370 must be removed. However, if Article 370 is suddenly abrogated, there may be a backlash. This much desired and much delayed step must be preceded by a massive awareness amongst the Muslims of J&K (and also Rest-of-India) about the living conditions of Muslims in 'Azad Kashmir', PoK, & in different provinces of Pakistan; and also about the ill-treatment handed to Kashmiri and other Muslims of different ethnic/social groups in Pakistan by the ruling elite in Pakistan who bleed their own nation and ours for their personal wants (Reference: Letter dated 14-8-1951 to Dr. F. P. Graham, UN Representative from Ex-President Dr.Zakir Hussain and other eminent Muslims).

[9] Very importantly, the Kashmiri Hindus must be included in the consideration of solving the J&K tangle. They must be credibly rehabilitated in their home State. Demographic rationalization of the State of J&K holds the key to any long-term solution, and tangible steps must be taken using attractive economic packages for all communities.

 [10] The Resolution of the Indian Parliament dated February 22, 1994, which is still in force must not be forgotten. India's Union Minister for Defense and External Affairs reiterated only recently that the WHOLE of J&K (i.e., inclusive of PoK) is an integral part of India as recorded by Indian Parliament. We commend this approach.
(http://www.hindustantimes.com/nonfram/280501/dtlnat53.asp)

Jammu and Kashmir is a national heritage. It must be preserved as such for posterity. It is a historical, cultural, legal, constitutional integral part of India. Its comprehensive integration and development is our collective responsibility.

With warm regards,

Pranawa C. Deshmukh
Coordinator J&K Project,
Bharat Awareness Forum, Atlanta, USA.

Letter, by Fax to: Prime Minister, Shri A.B.Vajpayee:
91-11-301 9545 / 301 6857 / 301 - 9334

Copy, by Fax to: Home Minister Shri L.K. Advani: 91
-11-378-2367 / 301 5750 / 301 7763

Copy, by Fax to: Task Force on Management of Defense:
91 - 11 - 301 0950

Copy, by Fax to: HRD Minister, Shri Murali Manohar
Joshi: 91 - 11 - 338 2365 / 371 1772

Copy, by e-mail, to select media.
 


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