So... I read about kashmir... Read the whole thing

I studied about kashmir and it's history... I learnt why it is debated.... Checked both the kashmiri and the right wingers and neutral opinions on it..... Here is what I believe.... Am i anti-national?

Kashmir was the land of the pandits before invaders converted them.... When independence was being granted.... Kashmir was given an option to be independent, merge with india or Pakistan.... The hindu maharaja of majorly muslim state chose independence.... But they were invaded by Pakistani tribals and left with no choice had to sign the land to INDIA...... vallabhbhai patel didn't care much about kashmir he was more fixated on Hyderabad.....

Now comes 1950 and article 370 (worst).... Which i believe is still the reason that kashmir failed to integrate successfully.... Also including the fact that it's surrounded by Pakistan, china and india..... Also education reached them late( still missing)....

Now comes 1989 the government rigs the elections the public discontent was already at its peak.... Pakistan takes advantage of it and funds terrorism... Urges people that guns are the only way.... This growing pro Pakistan sentiment leads to the brutal exodus of kashmiri pandits.... They are raped, killed and thrown out of the homes..... It was not only religious... Some muslims help them leave but noone takes stand due to fear..... Afspa is applied....

Terrorism comes under control but civilians put allegations on the forces that they killed civilians and raped women (still happens even in North east)...people say that this is propoganda some say real.... But these are serious enough allegations for court trials.... But it never happens...not saying it's true or false.... But they should be investigated at least

Some people and majorly Kashmiri especially from the valley believe that the fate of Kashmir should be decided by kashmiri.... I understand their sentiments. And most people should but they don't... Do I think it's more emotional than strategic.... Yes....whv?

Not all kashmiris share the same sentiments.... Second let's say india let's go of Kashmir peacefully.... But they are not strong enough to fight pakistani or the Chinese army that will definitely invade them.... The whole south asia will burn and the enemy will come to the door steps.... Unfair to kashmiri? Maybe But a survival instinct

I am ok with kashmiri not liking india.... I think they have a right to their thoughts....but it becomes wrong when they pick up arms, funded by Pakistan...... Which is oppressing pok.....

What i believe should happen.... Because right now independent kashmir is impossible.....

First education should reach kashmir so that they understand that they are being used by Pakistan and don't join the militant groups.....

Second Make them aware

Third forces have to be a bit linent on civilians, to avoid further alienation.... And all the allegations put on them should be investigated fairly even in the North east.....

I Understand that the fate of many princely states were decided by rulers not people... Still people of all those states have deep patriotism except for maybe kashmir or north east.....

This also reflects government failure in the 1950s till Today...

my take lacks anything.... Please feel free to criticize.... don't abuse

That's my conclusion....