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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018 DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU daily Col J P Singh Swabhiman Sangathan is vehe- Kashmir imbroglio mently demanding. Governor can How Rukmini Excelsior he political status of J&K, defreeze them to be contested by Established 1965 as it looks, is that Ladakh is the POJK migrants. There is a Tvehemently aspiring for precedent of de-freezing of one Founder Editor S.D. Rohmetra Union Territory, Kashmir violent- Is there a way out? seat earlier which was granted to reclaims her love ly demanding separation (self Mendhar. That will leave 16 to 18 rule) while Jammu is vigorously rishna wooed and married several women. As Accession by Voice of Dogras in partition and today India is world's seats for POJK inhabitants. the king of Dwarka, He had eight queens in the struggling to retain its identity. Quiescent DISHA Committees Amar Mahal. It also became clear second largest Muslim populated Restoring POJK migrants' politi- receding order of precedence: Rukmini, Results of recently held Urban that despite being Muslim majori- nation. That is why Kashmiri Mus- K cal and constitutional rights will be Satyabhama, Jambavati, Kalindi, Mitravinda, Nagnajiti, Local Bodies election is also a he job assigned to District Development ty, Princely State was a polyglot lims tied their destiny with India. a lesson for those still in POJK that Bhadra and Lakshmana. Coordination and Monitoring (DISHA) pointer in that direction. The myth entity whose people enjoyed little Using the same logic, POJK can their seats are safe in India invit- Rukmini was the patrani, the chief consort. An that J&K, a heritage of Dogra religious homogeneity, interaction come back to India should India Committee of each district is primarily to ing them to avail them and enjoy incarnation of goddess Lakshmi, she was a paragon of T Rulers, as one entity, has outlived or unity and had differing desires take bold political and diplomatic liberal democratic rights. Such or beauty and all womanly virtues. Setting aside her meet at least once in every quarter or as many as its historical inviolability. It is split for their future. While the majori- initiatives. Militarily India will not similar diplomatic initiatives are instinctive reserve, she had written to Krishna - what is four times in a year. The premise of the formation in pieces, shared by three and dis- ty were Muslim, they didn't com- be able to re-claim the occupied worth the idea, to break the logjam considered probably as the first love letter of the world puted. The current J&K is:- (i) prise a unified, monolithic com- areas because world allowed Pak- of these Committees is that the district is the prin- and meet the national aspirations. - to abduct her before she could be given away in mar- Ladakh - 59,948 sq kms in area munity. Most were Sunnis but istan to turn nuclear. Let fighting In the meantime freeing Jammu & riage to the Chedi prince, Shishupala. ciple administrative unit below the state level with population 2.75 lakh (ii) there were Shias, Sufis and a nuclear war over the lost areas be Ladakh from Kashmiri oppression But Satyabhama considered herself in no way lesser responsible for implementation of almost all the Kashmir - 15,948 sq Kms in area Ismalis. Others who represented the least option. and separating them in whatever placed thanRukmini. After all, it was Satyabhama who with population 68.7 lakh (iii) J&K were Hindus, Buddhists, Coming back to main issue, the central and state welfare schemes. Their primary constitutional manner it can easi- had valorously fought for Krishna's life in a fierce bat- Jammu - 26,293 sq kms in area Jains, Sikhs and Christians; all destabilizing forces are very active ly be done, will go a long in tle with Narakasura. Krishna was well aware of the duty is to ensure continuous monitoring of imple- with population 56.9 lakh. (Total split in sub-castes such as Rajputs, in the valley. Jammu and Ladakh addressing the regional aspira- rivalry between the two co-wives and looked forward to mentation of 41 Centrally Sponsored Schemes J&K - 1,02,194 sq kms). Illegally Brahmins, Thakkars, Jats, are affected by the fall out. Kisht- tions. Retrieval of illegally occu- an opportune moment to resolve it. held POJK is 78,114 sq kms ie 76 Untouchables, Gujjars, Bakar- war killings are the proof. Situa- That moment came when Narada Rishi came visit- and timely removal of hurdles, if any faced at any pied areas diplomatically, to my % of J&K. (J&K under China is wals, Poonchis, Syeds, Afghans, tion in the valley is extremely wor- mind, is still in the realm of prob- ing Dwarka. Inspired by Vishnu, he asked Satyabhama stage in respect of these schemes. These 42,735 sq kms). Thus total area Punjabis, Maliks, Mians, Sikhs, rying and effecting Jammu & ability. It is worth a trial. to donate to him what she loved the most. The queen Committees framed on the instructions of Union under illegal occupation of China Kashmiris, Pandits, Bodh, Dards, Ladakh psyche. Ladakh is Jammuites engaged in three thought for a long time and said, "You have put me,O & Pakistan is 1,20, 849 sq kms; Baltis, Shins, and Yashkins. While demanding Union Territory since Venerable Sage, in a strange quandary. I love Krishna Ministry of Rural Development were envisioned to significant actions to the partition more than J&K. Area of Mirpur & some of these categories repre- 1951 which the BJP promised of 1947. The first was Muslim the most, but I can't even think of parting with Him. At make sure that the targeted population achieved Muzaffrabad is 13,297sq kms with sented ethnic groups, the others before 2014 general election. The uprising in Poonch area angst the the same time, I don't want to send you back empty the desired benefits. Contrary to expectations, a population of 4.05 lakh whereas had some sort of religious affilia- region is for greater integration Maharaja. The second was serious handed." Gilgit-Baltistan is 72,971 kms tions. In a straight choice between with the national mainstream. Its communal violence that resulted these Committees are going directionless in with a population of 18 lakh. As India and Pakistan, all Hindus and separated part Gilgit-Baltistan is in killing / displacement of large Jammu and Kashmir and have plunged into a sort per constitution of Pakistan Gilgit- sizeable Muslims favoured join- craving for freedom from Pak- number of people from all reli- ANCIENTS SPEAK Baltistan is not its part, still part of of inertia for which are solely responsible the con- ing India while other Muslims and istan. Ladakh borders China and gious communities. The third was Suman K Sharma J&K. What a 'Bandar Bant'! It was- some prominent Kashmiri Pandits Pakistan and hence plays an the creation of Azad Kashmir by cerned Members of Parliament and District n't such during Dogra rule. Had favoured Pakistan while some important role for national securi- the rebel Muslim leaders in the "There is a way out, Your Majesty," offered Narada. Development Commissioners. Seems incredible, J&K survived as single undivided were in favour of staying inde- ty. From security point of view it Western Poonch area that they had political entity devoid of any divi- pendent. Muslims of Poonch start- should be a Union Territory. "Donate Krishna Maharaj to me. He will be my slave. indeed. liberated from Maharaja forces. But you can get him back by giving me anything pre- sion or dispute, it would have been ed agitation for Azad Kashmir Ladakh as UT would mean com- All these happened before It is rued that despite so much impetus put ideal situation both for J&K & even before the partition while ing out of Kashmiri domination. cious that weighs as much He does." Maharaja acceded to India on 26 "What if my valued possessions turn out lighter than down on the district as the most convenient geo- India. Such complex riddle can Muslims of Gilgit-Baltistan That is expected to provoke Gilgit- October 1947. The last event only be solved by an out of the box revolted soon after accession and Baltistan to seek similar freedom my beloved?" graphical unit where the total apparatus of the pub- divided the Muslim majority state "In that case, you may ask any of your co-wives to formula. joined Pakistan. Conversely many from Pakistan and seek a federal and ensured that it was undeliver- lic administration can be concentrated on how The left over state comprises of Kashmiri Muslim were not enthu- relationship with Ladakh (India). retrieve Him by bartering hers." able in its entirety either to India Krishna sat listening to the conversation. people ultimately stood benefitted, this cardinal three regions. They are also mired siastic about joining Pakistan, an Gilgit-Baltistan is Shia dominated or Pakistan. They instigated the in Inter & Intra regional conflicts important fact to note. Indeed area but under Gen Zia's rule Sun- Satyabhama looked at Him seeking His permission. ongoing dispute between India "Go ahead!" was all that He said. principle appears to have gone wayward in the while Kashmir is getting radical- many were actively pro-Indian. nis were encouraged to settle there and Pakistan over which state Instantly, a huge balance was brought into the cham- state. Unfortunately, this situation is continuing for ized with impunity. Jammu and Led by Sheikh Abdullah, their dis- to alter its demography which was should possess J&K; 'the so called ber. The other seven queens also looked on anxiously as Ladakh are feeling the heat of it.