6 Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of EDITORIAL z Monday z November 16, 2020 their people. — Nelson Mandela's Jammu cause: A change, if not a revolution, imminent Gilgit-Baltistan: Integral part of India hree developments of far reaching importance took „BRIGADIER DR VIJAY SAGAR DHEMAN tance of this region. No known evidence presented makes us and Kashmir Infantry under Lt Col Majeed Khan was moved Tplace in Jammu on eve of Diwali (Nov 13) and one believe that Indian leadership was even aware of the strategic to Bunji to support Brigadier Ghansara Singh against any took place in Srinagar on the auspicious day of Diwali. he Governor Brigadier Ghansara Singh along with implications of this region for Independent India. It could such misadventure. The move could be possible as Major One was the conversion of social organisation, Ikkjutt Major General Scott had flown in Gilgit on 31 Jul also be a carefully crafted design of British to ensure that in General Scott had left for England and the command of Jammu, into a political party with the same name. Its T1947. The control of the administration in the region the euphoria of transfer of power, the Indian leaders were Jammu and Kashmir State Forces was with a Dogra Officer. chairman Adv Ankur Sharma made public his party's was handed over to Brigadier Ghansara Singh by Lt Col lulled into complacency by a planned counter narrative by the But alas, that was too late too little as the British plan had comprehensive vision document and declared that Beacon who was British political agent till now. At this time British. succeeded already. Ikkjutt Jammu had four immediate goals: Statehood all the British Officers, who had opted for Pakistan, and the At present some analysts do call this as First Himalayan Troops still loyal to Maharaja for Jammu province, socio-cultural and politico-eco- civilian officers in administration had left Gigit and the Blunder -1947 in Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of known second The troops of Gilgit Scouts were apolitical and belonged to nomic regeneration of the people of this willfully neg- administration was virtually headless. The replacements, Himalayan Blunder-1962 in Tibet. They argue, even if the different principalities still loyal to Maharaja. Similarly there lected and ignored region, protection and promotion of though had been announced, but had not reported as yet. The road communications were poor, the situation could have at least two companies of Sikhs and Dogras in 6 Jammu and national cause in this strategic region by defeating the Governor, Brigadier Ghansara Singh, had the Gilgit Scouts been salvaged by creating an air bridge with whatever num- Kashmir Infantry. Most of the Mirs and Rajas of the princi- 'Gupkar Gang of eight Kashmiri parties' and 'its regres- Battalion under the command of Major William Brown with ber of aircrafts were available. That would have resulted in palities were still loyal to Maharaja. So, question of indige- sive and secessionist ideology' and deportation of Capt Matheson as his 2 I/C. It had about 500 troops recruit- Gilgit-Baltistan being part of present day Jammu and nous rebellion does not occur here at all. The administrative Rohingyas and Bangladeshis. ed from different principalities in and around Gilgit Agency. Kashmir in Indian control today. and logistic distress coupled with rumour mongering about Ankur Sharma also announced that Ikkjutt Jammu The Governor also had a company of 5 Jammu and Kashmir Subversion of state forces by Muslim officers the political situation in the country was exploited by Major will contest the assembly elections as and when held Infantry under Capt Durga Singh at his disposal, located at The Governor Brigadier Ghansara Singh was literally a William Brown assisted by Capt Mirza Hassan Khan to per- and also play an 'important role in the scheduled Bunji approx 55 km away from Gilgit. helpless entity for next few months. He had no choice but petrate religious indoctrination to subvert of the populace. All District Development Councils (DDCs) elections'. Immediately after taking over, the Governor Brigadier to rely on 'seemingly innocent' Major William Brown who this instilled fear amongst non-Muslims and they approached Ikkjutt Jammu has been quite very active for almost Ghansara Singh received a delegation led by Sub Major of was stationed there by British as per a definite plan. He the Governor for help. Brigadier Ghansara Singh allayed three years. It has exposed many Kashmiri leaders and Gilgit Scouts. The demands submitted were totally apolitical. also had to rely on Capt Mirza Hassan Khan who was on a their fears and convinced them not to be against the Muslims delivered on many fronts. It has already set-up at least They requested for better pay, pension and gratuity related punishment posting from 4 Jammu and Kashmir Infantry who have been loyal to the State since ages. two dozen offices across Jammu province and submit- issues. Similarly, the civil staff that did not belong to Gilgit, to 6 Jammu and Kashmir Infantry due to his failed Final annexation of Gilgit-Baltistan ted the required documents to the Election Commission too put up such demands which were administrative in attempt in mutiny. Capt Mirza Hassan Khan was a deco- Brigadier Ghansara Singh reposed faith in his troops in of India for registration as a political party. Ankur nature. They contended a pen down strike till the demands rated soldier and in WW-II as part of 4 Jammu and Gilgit Scouts and kept Lt Col Abdul Majeed Khan CO 6 Sharma accused the BJP of discriminating between were met. Kashmir Infantry was awarded 'Military Cross'. However, Jammu and Kashmir Infantry in loop. But the situation as Jammu province and cold-desert Ladakh by not sepa- The stocks in the stores were empty and winters were on issues of India-Pakistan or Hindu-Muslim issues, his crafted and mentored by Major William Brown had reached rating Jammu province from Kashmir and conferring approaching. The logistics and other supplies were not views were radical. It is also said that he had meeting with its final stages. Finally on 01 Nov 1947, Brigadier Ghansara UT status on the Trans-Himalayan Ladakh. expected as all communications, rail or road, had been paral- Mohd Ali Jinnah at Bombay just before independence. He Singh was imprisoned and on 04 Nov,1947 Pakistan Flag The other significant development was what National ysed. All roads from Srinagar to Gilgit, barring one Kucha then went on to organise Military Revolutionary Council' was hoisted at Gilgit. Immediately, a provincial Government Conference (NC) provincial president Devender Rana inhospitable track, was via Punjab which was in grip of riots with the help of some Muslim officers in Jammu and of 'people's revealed and said about the Jammu cause. and communal frenzy. So hopes for replenishments were Kashmir State Forces. This conspiracy got exposed and Republic of Gilgit Baltistan' was set up to make entire exer- Interestingly, he also spoke on behalf of the Sonia diminishing. unfortunately a decision was taken not to flame this issue cise look like an indigenous movement on religious basis Congress. He revealed that the NC and the Congress The news of bloodshed, Hindu-Muslim riots and uncertain of 'mutiny on religious grounds' as it had the potential of against Maharaja. This gets confirmed due to the fact that high commands had given them the 'consent to reach political situation, along with the prevailing administrative conflagration. none of the local Rajas or Mirs, who were still loyal to out to all political parties in the Jammu region for situation in this region, had created a sanctuary which Major The British were quick enough to realise the potential of Maharaja, was part of the Govt. This was followed by mas- unity on the issues of Jammu region irrespective of William Brown, the acting Commandant Gilgit Scouts, could Capt Mirza Hassan Khan to perpetuate their conspiracy in sacre of non-Muslims in a big way. All Hindu and Sikhs (sol- their political ideology'. He further said, "We have easily exploit. He too had the services of Capt Mirza Hassan Gilgit-Baltistan. As a result, Major General Scott as Chief of diers or civilians) were decimated. decided to approach all political parties in the Jammu Khan of 6 Jammu and Kashmir Infantry, who reached Gilgit Staff Jammu and Kashmir State Forces convinced The Govt lasted for 16 days only. Major Brown overhauled region to unite for welfare of the Jammu region, includ- on 10 Sep 1947. Capt Mirza Hassan Khan assisted him in Maharaja to send him on a punishment posting to 6 Jammu / replaced the entire members of the Govt with the represen- ing equitable development, equal opportunities, region- achieving the strategic objective of gifting this region to and Kashmir Infantry at Nowshera, to be the company com- tatives from Pakistan on the premise that the locals lack the al autonomy, employment opportunities and protection Pakistan for subsequent use by British whenever needed. mander of the company being shifted to Bunji (a God forsak- experience for governance. Finally he informed of his of identity of the Jammu people even if the parties have Inadequate response from Govt (J&K or India): en place approx 55 Km from Gilgit) to replace the troops of 'Accomplishment Of Mission' to the Governor of NWFP, Sir different views on Articles 370 and 35-A and other Brigadier Ghansara Singh apprised the same to Major 4 Jammu and Kashmir Infantry. This may appear to be a George Cunningham and declared Gilgit-Baltistan as part of political issues". General Scott and requested him to carry his message to routine punishment process in the Army but this was a part Pakistan. Ever since Pakistan has been exploiting this region. "The NC and the Congress will approach all parties of Maharaja Hari Singh. Major General Scott flew back to of well thought out plan to use an officer with his known Now, it has virtually handed over the reins of this region to the region, irrespective of their political ideology, to set Srinagar with charter of demands to be presented to communal mindset to subvert the entire administration China for CPEC project wherein this region is being plun- aside their differences and join hands for the cause and Maharaja for resolution. However, it appears that Maharaja thereby creating fear psychosis in the minds of civilians as dered for its rich minerals, electricity potential and devoid of welfare of the region. The reach out exercise will start Hari Singh and his administration was too preoccupied or well. its habitat. soon…The decision has been taken in the interest of was totally in grip of the dynamic situation in relation to J&K Major William Brown Assisted by Capt Mirza Hassan Khan (To be continued) Jammu region. The two parties will propose formation acceding to India. They had no time to address the situation brainwashed a large number of Muslim officers and men of (The author is leading Defence and Strategic Expert, prolific of a Common Minimum Programme for welfare and in Gilgit-Baltistan. Gilgit Scouts and 6 Jammu and Kashmir Infantry on reli- writer, National TV News Commentator and Internationally development of Jammu region," Rana also gave every- Even no one in India, at that time, appreciated the impor- gious oath. Once this plot was exposed, the entire 6 Jammu Accredited Life Coach) one to understand. The third development was no less significant. The case in point is what the JKPCC chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma said in Jammu while rebutting what Challenges of environmental crisis Kashmir-based Congress leader and former MLC Ghulam Nabi Monga said after attending the meeting „G.L. KHAJURIA that halocarbons are long lived persisting for hundreds and thou- winds with large scale landslides and mass movement of soil in of the Gupkaris at the official residence of Gupkar vice- here are multihued factors directly or indirectly responsi- sands of years when once released into the atmosphere. And conglomeration with multihued material that confront floods president Mehbooba Mufti. Monga had asserted that ble for ever-deteriorating natural quality of congenial amongst these halocarbons are virtually immortal, persisting furry in rivulets, ravines and rivers which take huge toll of lives the, "Congress was part of the Gupkar Declaration", Tenvironment globally. As a consequence, therefore, there is over a period arounding 50,000 or so. together their belongings. that "there is no difference of opinion between the ever-escalating environmental crisis. The main cruxes arising out Whereas CO2 is measured in parts per million, compared to The losses of men and material in the low-lying are quite Congress and seven other constituents of the People's of the environmental degradation are predominantly effects of methane (CH4) which is measured in parts per billion but aston- unimaginative and incalculable. The rivers in spate flow down Alliance of Gupkar Declaration (PAGD)" and that green house, (emission of cholouro-flora -carbon-CFc's, ever- ishingly halocarbons are too far ahead being measured in parts into seas and oceans causing thereby uprising in their water level. "Congress and the Gupkar constituents will contest the amounting global warming, apart from many more factors. First per billion. The scenario is pernicious one by all accounts and is Similarly, global warming takes its other forms by the melting polls together". comes anthropogenic activities giving rise in the air concentration quite challenging under the present environmental crisis as most of snows and glaciers hugly contributing their water in the same Rebutting Monga's assertions, Sharma said that of carbon dioxide (Co2), methane (CH4) Nitrous oxide (N2O) of the enviro-scientists have predicted that earth's temperature fashion thus up rings in seas , oceans and islands. Monga had no authority to say what he said. He as the and water -vapours. shall soar from 1.50c to around 4.50 c by the year ending 2030. The enviro-scientists have documented and reported that if the JKPCC chief spokesperson alone has the authority to The increase in concentration of CO2 is due to fossil fuel burn- If such emissions continue to be so with such a pace, it would be sea level rises accruing from such floods continued, this will tan- speak on his party's stand on PAGD as well as its rela- ing whereas the rise in the concentration of methan (CH4) is a a rather catastrophy globally. Rise of earth's temperature shall to tamount to submergence of sea shores ultimately creating havoc. tions with the PAGD as far as the DDC polls are con- result of expansion in the agricultural activities. the extent of 1.50C is insignificant as it had rather been together The latest reports have estimated that sea-level rise upto more cerned. The Congress is not part of the PAGD. The However, the ever-challenging crisis on environment is evi- than any temperature change experienced during the last 10,000 than 99 cms. Congress high command has only authorised us to denced through the regional manifestation which though, of years. Global warming would thus mean shorter cold seasons and And if same remains the situation, it is estimated that a third negotiate with it seat-sharing formula. We are contest- course, is impacting the entire globe. longer warmer spells. of Florida (USA), Parth (Australia), parts of Netherlands and ing against the NC candidates in several territorial con- The mountainous regions all over globe constitute 20% of the The winter in the northern region will be warmer and the sum- almost half of Mumbai would most probably be under sea water. stituencies. It is, however, a different story that senior terrestrial area which provide direct support system to around mer longer which consequently would have a very adverse effect Is it not a challenge of environmental crisis looming large in the Congress leaders like P Chidambaram, Saif-ud-Din Soz 10% of world population. These as well subsist and sustain many on the forests and the agriculture in particular, which would years ahead? and JKPCC Mir have on occasions more than once other activities such as forestry and agriculture and other energy rather be disrupted adversely. As a consequence, therefore, Astonishingly enough, Perth in Australia is now afooting all out expressed themselves in favour of the PAGD and what resources. In addition, there are active elements of terrestrial extreme weather conditions would be a common phenomenon precaucations to shlow down emissions of green house effects all it stands for. environment which provide and play very pivotal role in the glob- which as a result would tantamount to destruction of all bioform around coastal areas. Bangladesh, Maldives, Egypt and The fourth development that took place in Srinagar al environmental systems at large. The contemporary research whether on land or seas. The enviro-scientists have conducted Indonesia are also apprehended to be plunged in the sea water. left none in any doubt that the Gupkaris took the polit- insights spare no room any more for scepticism as far as the gen- detailed studies and documentations and arrived at the conclu- All the coastal areas viz. Thames Esturary in united kingdom and ical plunge on November 7 at Jammu's Bathindi resi- eral rise in mean surface temperature at global, regional and local sion that carbon induced global warming is a red signal for all the most of the low lying cities across the globe including New dence of Farooq Abdullah not with a view to serve the level are concerned. nations across the globe. Orleans, Miami etc will also face the same sort of situation. people but in order to reestablish their control over the Though strange it may sound but it is too true that global The ozone layer encircling this bio-sustaining planet earth, as Under such an aplocalyptic, scenario, major challenging threats state. The statement that emanated from Srinagar warming in its complex form also to a larger extent impact the cli- we all well know is the only protective layer shielding all bio-forms seem to be in offing in the apprehending environmental crisis. In clearly suggested that their single-point agenda was to mate change-the biggest challenge of the current centuary. It has and by the impact of ever-escalating global warming shall tanta- October this year, when United States coastal area was braced by recapture the state apparatus and accelerate the break- also been scientifically proved that the human activities effect six mount to puncturing and widening its hole with the revolving deadly Hurricane Mathew which sounded a serious signal around India and restart their activities in Jammu province out of seven most predominant factors Viz. CO2, CH4, N2O wheel of time and all living creatures shall be pernicious breeding the coastal areas and created panic when schools were closed and calculated to once again enslaving it, destroying its, CFC's emissions and water vapours. Apart from these, halocar- apocalyptic consequences. Is it not the biggest challenge for the areas near the coast evacuated. dividing it and looting and plundering her invaluable bons which, of course, are of human origin occruing from cooling already degrading environment facing current crisis of cata- The challenges of environmental crisis shall further be off shoot- natural resources. What these Gupkaris said was not agents and other compound pollutants which are the most haz- clysms? ing major challenges in respect of intensity of rainfall and its vari- altogether unexpected. They are they and they will ardous. All these halocarbons are responsible for atmospheric Another grave challenge to the environment is consistent with able locations. Some of the areas would be experiencing unprece- remain they. Only a naïve would trust them. warming. Some halocarbons persist over 10,000 times more than unpredictable weather conditions ensuing from global warming. dented rains, whereas in other areas there will scanty rainfall or Anyway, what Devender Rana said on behalf of the CO2. These are responsible for trapping heat which gives impe- If there are rains, these are of unprecedented nature resultantly droughts resulting in damage to forests and agricultural NC and the Congress was somewhat meaningful. It tus for global warming. The enviro-scientists have established wrecking havoc wind-cum-thunderstorms lightning and fast productivity. indicated at least three things. One: An anti-Gupkar wave is sweeping Jammu province. Two: The Gupkaris, they would not allow it to be marauded and invaded. state of J&K for more than 30 years promising 'auton- including the Abdullahs, have admitted that an over- BJP has termed PAGD a day dreamer's group adding omy', while PDP assured 'self-rule' to the people. whelming majority of population in Jammu province YOUR COLUMN that leaders of declaration are exploiting people of J&K Unfortunately, J&K neither got 'autonomy' nor 'self- was vehemently opposed to their atrocious stand on through a bundle of lies. rule' and both have done hardly anything as far as Articles 35A and 370 or abrogation of the J&K's sepa- Thus, if the PDP and NC wish to showcase their pub- working for the common interests of denizens due to rate status. Three: If the NC and the Congress are to Will People's Alliance for Gupkar lic support in Kashmir, then they have no other option which development and prosperity remained a distant win some seats in Jammu province, they have to put but to prove the same through an election but with the dream. some attracting wares in the Jammu's political market Declaration deliver? Abdullahs and Mehbooba Mufti saying that they will Every party in J&K makes big promises to the people for sale. To be more precise, the revelation and the Dear Editor, not re-enter the political arena till Article 370 is rein- but fails to deliver when it comes to power. So, showing statement made by Devender Rana did give an indica- Formation of People's Alliance for Gupkar troduced and statehood is restored, they have created a greener pastures to innocent people where there are tion that something serious is brewing in the Jammu- Declaration (PAGD) was announced soon after the Catch-22 situation for themselves. If they decide to con- none is not a genuine approach. Instead, mainstream based NC's headquarters (Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan) abrogation of Article 370 and 35-A on 5 August 2019. tinue to boycott the electoral process it will get them politicians have in the past not only eroded the special and the Congress' Jammu-based headquarters at Comprising National Conference (NC), People nowhere and this approach will create an existential cri- status of JK but also destroyed generations by sending Residency Road. Democratic Party (PDP), People's Conference (PC), sis for both the NC and PDP, something both parties out mixed signals. The fact of the matter is that a change, if not a revo- Awami Ittehad (AI), Awami National Conference wouldn't want. It is this factual scenario that has The people of J&K thus need to be extremely watch- lution, is imminent in Jammu. Although it is difficult to (ANC), CPI(M) and J&K People's Movement (JKPM) pushed NC and PDP to jump into the electoral process ful and not fall into a trap set by politicians in order to say what the change would be or how or when it would the PAGD is fighting for the restoration of Article 370 of J&K through the DDC polls. further their own vested interests! It seems contesting come, but one thing is certain- Jammu province has and statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. However, it for- These political parties have been forced to take this polls is the main agenda for PAGD andthey are hardly finally turned out to be the chief factor in the situation. mally took shape after the release of mainstream politi- decision because they have to show strength on ground bothered for restoration of Art 370 or statehood to In other words, the Jammu-based supporters of the cians who had been placed under detention after special otherwise the political space will shrink for them and J&K. Gupkaris have acknowledged that Jammu province is a status of Jammu and Kashmir was revoked and it was any boycott of polls will prove to be disasterous for So, let's wait and watch! power with which they have to deal and with whose peo- on October 15, that NC chief Farooq Abdullah made them as they will have to face political death. Another Farooq Wani, ple they have to reckon. They have realised that things this announcement after an all-party meet at his resi- main reason to contest the DDC polls in J&K is that Via-e-mail. have transformed in Jammu province, that there is dence in Srinagar. BJP will be fielding candidates in every part of J&K hardly any meeting ground between Jammu province On Wednesday, the J&K poll panel announced an and if NC and PDP boycott polls over the Article 370 Rise & fall of Donald Trump and Kashmir Valley and that political aspirations of eight-phase election to 20 District Development issue, then the BJP will emerge victorious unopposed. Dear Editor, both the regions are contradictory and mutually exclu- Councils (DDCs) in the Union Territory beginning Boycotting the Panchayat and urban bodies polls held Former American President, Donald Trump has lost sive. November 28 and concluding on December 22. In a sig- in 2018 is a glaring example. a golden opportunity of his life by his arrogance and Devender Rana and his ilk in the Congress would do nificant development, the PAGD on Saturday In previous Panchayat and Municipal polls political weakness of faith. well to explain the glaring contradiction between what announced that it had decided to unitedly contest these parties especially NC, and PDP fielded proxy candi- His policy of clash with religions and civilisations was they said in Jammu on November 13 and what the lead- elections, which according to political Pandits is a wel- dates to counter BJP with the result there was uncer- shortsighted and biased. ing Gupkaris declared in Srinagar on November 14. come step. "All of a sudden Centre sprang a surprise tainty. His rise and fall as President, rests with one word, This is a must. The Gupkaris and their Jammu-based and announced to complete the entire process within Time and again these politicians who have nothing lies. His lies won him a first term and his lies lost him a supporters just can't speak two languages, one in one month," PAGD spokesperson Sajad Lone told media meaningful to offer to the people of JK and it seems second term. He deserved what he got. It's God's wrath Jammu and the other in Srinagar. persons after culmination of the alliance's two-hour that they will once again try to befool denizens by play- on him. Prof Hari Om meeting. Other leaders of the group said this space is ing with the emotions and sentiments of gullible people Jubel D'Cruz, too sacred to be left to invaders to invade and as such of J&K. Let us not forget that NC ruled the erstwhile Mumbai