The Kashmiri Separatist Leadership places great importance
on people’s freedom to choose their own paths. This was brought to light when
the Leadership criticized the Indian government of attempting to steal the
Kashmiris’ power to shape their own destinies when India pulled out of talks
with Pakistan.
The Pakistan government has huge support due to the Muslim
population in present in the area but both parties control equal territories of
the state. Although both parties control equal parts, they each claim that Kashmir
belongs only to them - Pakistan due to heritage and India because of history.
However, with the decision of resumption of talks, the
leaders have publicly supported both parties and have made several encouraging
statements with regard to the outcomes of the talks that would lead to the
welfare and development of Kashmir.
These talks were abandoned for various reasons and there
seems to be no solution in sight as both parties declined to release any
meaningful information about decisions that were formulated during the talks.
However, it is safe to assume that India has new information
and solutions that would not only benefit its position but also help improve
its image among the people of Kashmir, and prove to them that their welfare and
prosperity is the priority of the Indian government.
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