Kashmir is never out of the headlines. And in most articles, especially those written by, or supported by western woke publications, there has been a systematic attempt to re-write the history of Jammu and Kashmir. In fact, one could go as far as saying that most of these publications are just plain lies.
The narrative of the Islamists and their appeasers is such that they have even managed to confuse Indians. So whilst I do not claim to be an expert on Indian history, or on Jammu and Kashmir, or on Bharat Varsh, or on Sanathan Dharma, I do feel that I have sufficient grasp of the fundamentals to lay out a few truths in a simple format for everyone.
The table below is not exhaustive, but it gives a flavour of the difference between India and Pakistan, and the true status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir (India) | Pakistan Occupied J&K (Illegal) |
Integral part of India for more than 5000 years | Occupied by Pakistan since 1947 |
A democratic state with local empowerment | Military rule / dictatorship normalised |
Freedom of speech | No freedom of speech |
Ethnic celebrations and diversity | Ethnic cleansing and genocide |
Law and order established | Rape and murder normalised |
Full religious freedom | Religious persecution |
The frontline in fighting cross-border terror | War crimes and atrocities regularised |
Sanctity of human rights | Crimes against humanity normalised |
Women empowerment | Crimes against women normalised |
Low poverty rate | Poverty used for control |
Centre for unique religious sites | Centre for Islamist terrorism |
Epicentre for culture | Epicentre for cross-border terrorism |
Political engagement by all parties | Political parties banned |
Elections normalised | Pakistani atrocities normalised |
One nation one law for all | Illegal arrests and torture normalised |
Natural beauty of the state celebrated | In breach of ALL UN resolutions |
Respects the instruments of accession | In breach of the instrument of accession |
Minority rights protected | Forced conversions normalised |
Women celebrated | Forced child marriages normalised |
Education a priority for all | Illiteracy used for state control |
Freedom for all | Systematic oppression of people |
Economy thriving | Unemployment used as tool for control |
India the largest thriving democracy | Pakistan a terrorist state |
India fastest growing economy | Pakistan a bankrupt state |
India the 4th largest economy in the world | Pakistan a failed state |
India a safe home for all minority faiths | Pakistan a terrorist training centre |
India’s successful space programme | Pakistan an exporter of terrorism |
India is the premier satellite launcher | Pakistan renowned for begging for money |
India is a global giant in precious gems | Pakistan is illegally occupying Balochistan |
India is a global giant in Pharmaceuticals | Pakistan is illegally occupying Sindh |
India an exporter of CEOs globally | Pakistan a safe haven for terrorists |
India an exporter of intellectuals/skills | State influenced news media |
India is top exporter of information and communication technology | Military coup and political assassinations normalised in Pakistan |
India is the largest movie market in the world | State influenced TV/Radio |
India has the largest number of NEWS channels | Pakistan has never had real democracy |
India has the largest number of newspaper/publication titles | Pakistan is illegally occupying Gilgit-Baltistan |
Let us also be very clear, in 1947 during the transition period from British rule to Indian independence, the British made it mandatory that every princely state that wished to be part of India had to sign the Instrument of Accession. This was an agreement structured by the British Government on behalf of Her Majesty, and her envoy Lord Mount Batten was the designated person who signed all these agreements. The Instrument of Accession (Jammu and Kashmir) was signed on October 26, 1947. Meaning, the British Parliament and Her Majesty gave concurrence to the agreement and made it legal under national and international law. This is the ONLY legal position on Jammu and Kashmir. Do not waste your time engaging in any discussion that deviates away from this fundamental legal position. The Pakistani terrorist state is the aggressor, it is illegally occupying Indian territory, and it is in breach of the terms of partition from India.
Jammu and Kashmir has always been integral to India. It has been integral to Bharat Varsh for thousands of years. It has been integral to Sanathan Dharmic traditions for thousands of years. And do remember, Jammu and Kashmir has been Dharma bhoomi for thousands of years, well before Islam was even made up in 610CE.
So, when Pakistani Muslims tell you of their rights, remind them of the rights of those who have been integral to those lands for thousands of years.
The land of Maharishi Kashyapa will always be integral to India. Jai Hind.