2. intricate and multifaceted. However, upon careful examination, several fundamental flaws and challenges emerge in such recognition. The idea itself is considered illogical, absurd, and unacceptable, not only to Gilgit Baltistan, Jammu, Ladakh, and the Valley, but also to
expect Pakistan to acknowledge it.
The forefront of the debate exposes the fact that the Azad Kashmir government does not represent Gilgit Baltistan, the Kashmir Valley, Jammu, or Ladakh, nor do these regions believe that this government represents them.
The forefront of the debate exposes the fact that the Azad Kashmir government does not represent Gilgit Baltistan, the Kashmir Valley, Jammu, or Ladakh, nor do these regions believe that this government represents them.
3. What about the government of Azad Kashmir itself? Elected officials, spanning from members of the assembly to ministers, and even the Prime Minister and President, pledge allegiance to Pakistan, indicating a preexisting commitment. The prevalence of Pakistan's major
4. political parties within the AJK government and assembly highlights the necessity for a resolution proposing Azad Kashmir's accession to Pakistan. Attempts to call for a plebiscite or the right to self-determination become ineffectual when their allegiance has already been
5. predetermined. As such, they lack the credibility to genuinely represent the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir
This prompts reflection on the nature of their advocacy. If their allegiance lies with Pakistan, their primary focus should be on integrating Azad Kashmir into Pakistan
This prompts reflection on the nature of their advocacy. If their allegiance lies with Pakistan, their primary focus should be on integrating Azad Kashmir into Pakistan
6. formally. Gilgit Baltistan, the Valley, Ladakh, and Jammu possess the capability to articulate their own interests. This issue transcends the political elite of AJK.
Furthermore, the argument presented by the political elite of Azad Kashmir, asserting that recognition is
Furthermore, the argument presented by the political elite of Azad Kashmir, asserting that recognition is
7. essential for effective advocacy at national and international levels, lacks empirical evidence. The pivotal question arises: were the successive governments of Azad Kashmir ever genuinely committed to resolving the Kashmir issue, or were they primarily focused on maintaining
8. their lavish lifestyles? Were they ever sincerely concerned about the bloodshed in the Kashmir valley or along the Line of Control?
Their actions speak louder than words. Despite numerous visits to foreign capitals and engagements with officials, politicians, diplomats, and
Their actions speak louder than words. Despite numerous visits to foreign capitals and engagements with officials, politicians, diplomats, and
9. human rights organizations, these endeavors have failed to yield tangible results, instead muddling the international community. This confusion stems from the absence of substantive evidence and diplomatic strategy; the advocacy frequently descends into mere rhetoric
10. and propaganda, failing to resonate with the global community or significantly advance the cause of Kashmiris.
The world seeks evidence rather than rhetoric and ritualistic statements, which successive Azad Kashmir governments have been unable to provide. Their conduct has
The world seeks evidence rather than rhetoric and ritualistic statements, which successive Azad Kashmir governments have been unable to provide. Their conduct has
11. undermined the Kashmir cause, as the international community perceives the Kashmiri leaders' lack of genuine commitment to aiding their own people. It begs the question: Did Pakistan hinder their efforts to highlight Indian atrocities? Despite falsely blaming Pakistan for
12. obstructing their advocacy for the Kashmir cause, their extravagant spending on visits to different countries contradicts their claims. This suggests that they evaded their responsibilities to both Pakistan and Kashmiris simultaneously. Their actions speak volumes: while
13. they indulged in lavish trips and privileges, the people of Kashmir continued to suffer under the weight of oppression and conflict. Moreover, their assertion of lacking permission to advocate for the Kashmir cause rings hollow, given that Pakistan facilitated their visits
14. to foreign countries for advocacy purposes. Instead of advocating for the cause, they treated these trips as pleasure jaunts.
Comparisons with leaders like Jinnah, Gandhi, and Mandela reveal their flawed and treacherous assertions.
Comparisons with leaders like Jinnah, Gandhi, and Mandela reveal their flawed and treacherous assertions.
15. These leaders never made excuses, even when their nations were under foreign occupation, and never sought permission from foreign powers to fight for their nations. They
The ruling elite of Azad Kashmir has no moral authority to urge the people of the valley to persist in
The ruling elite of Azad Kashmir has no moral authority to urge the people of the valley to persist in
16. fighting against overwhelming odds, facing a million soldiers from a country with a population of 1.5 billion, all while evading responsibility. Their blatant hypocrisy necessitates accountability, and it is essential that they be held responsible for their actions.
17. The failure of successive AJK governments to document Indian atrocities along the Line of Control and in Indian-administered Kashmir further underscores the government's lack of genuine commitment to the welfare of Kashmiris. The AJK’s ruling elite have mastered the art of
18. absolving themselves of responsibilities and shifting blame onto Pakistan. One wonders, did Pakistan obstruct them from documenting atrocities along the Line of Control?Did Pakistan ask them not to visit the families of the victims of Indian violence along the Line of Control
19. to offer condolences? Additionally, by welcoming the ceasefire along the Line of Control, the government effectively accepts the presence of the Indian army there. Despite decades of Indian aggression and egregious violations of human rights, the government's reluctance to
20. lead effective responses perpetuates the status quo and prioritizes political interests over the lives and security of Kashmiris. Furthermore, the political elite of Azad Kashmir must refrain from assuming the role of self-appointed spokespersons for the entire state of Jammu
21. and Kashmir
Furthermore, those advocating for Pakistan to recognize the AJK government as the representative body provide yet another reason to perpetuate the status quo and prolong the bloodshed in the Kashmir valley. Enough is enough; it should stop here. Undoubtedly,
Furthermore, those advocating for Pakistan to recognize the AJK government as the representative body provide yet another reason to perpetuate the status quo and prolong the bloodshed in the Kashmir valley. Enough is enough; it should stop here. Undoubtedly,
22. there are individuals in Kashmir who seek to transform the valley into another Jammu, and the ruling elite of AJK are among them. Those wishing to sustain bloodshed in the Kashmir valley should proceed to the Line of Control and remove Indian forces.
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