#AFSPA

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AFSPA can be revoked when militancy is completely over in J&K: Anurag Thakur

JAMMU — The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) can be revoked when militancy is completely over in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday, as he highlighted a positive change in the overall security situation in the Union Territory. He was reacting to the statement of Home Minister Amit Shah that the central government will consider revoking the AFSPA in J&K. In…

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Know what is the controversial law AFSPA implemented in Assam since 1990, which Assam CM Himanta Biswa is planning to withdraw

AFSPA can be removed from Assam soon, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa was addressing the Commandant’s Conference on Monday. He said the move would facilitate the deployment of Assam Police battalions in place of the Central Armed Police Forces or CAPFs. AFSPA, the controversial law in force in Assam since 1990, gives security forces the power to crack down and arrest anyone without a warrant.…

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AFSPA removal in J&K conditional to complete return of peace: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

AFSPA removal in J&K conditional to complete return of peace: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh  Jammu, June 26 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that removal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is conditional to complete return of peace in the region. “AFSPA will be removed from the Union Territory of J&K once complete peace…

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just read someone claim they fled delhi because it was anti muslim to settle in kashmir bc it is advertised for tourism and they didn't know abt the occupation. kashmir is beautiful but the reason tourism is a major industry is because there is no other industry possible under occupation. when you travel to kashmir you need a postpaid sim and the level of security at airports goes up 3x. like how? what? the kashmiri occupation has been ongoing for decades. since 1989. regardless of political persuasion indians are quite aware of the violence in kashmir, its who they side with that changes, militants or the indian army. the exodus of pandits, the protests against afspa, the whole spectacle about stone throwing and human shields. the rounds of unrest in 2010 and 2016, mass protests in the rest of the country for burhan wani. violence after pulwama.

who the hell leaves a major city to go to one of the world's most militarized occupation to be safer? like the only reason to move to kashmir now as a non kashmiri is you buy the settler colonial ideology of replacing kashmiris with loyal indians and want to take advantage of the 2019 annexation permitting non kashmiris to buy land.

[fishyyyyy99]

In which world has India "occupied" Kashmir? Kashmir is a part of India which is severely affected by terrorist activity. Many were forced to leave their homes to settle in different parts of India (Kashmir pandits etc). How was that India's fault and not the fault of the country the terrorists came from?

Firstly, I want to make it clear that I do condemn what was done to Kashmiri Pandits. Secondly, I do believe that Kashmir is occupied (that does NOT mean that I don't understand that the geopolitical reality is complex), and that a plebiscite should have been conducted. And I believe that neither India nor Pakistan has been entirely innocent with regard to Kashmir.

My interpretation of the events described below (quoted from the linked articles), is that Kashmir is occupied. And no, they are not my only sources of information - other articles, the Kashmiri woman who came to speak at my university, and a friend of a friend who visited Kashmir and stayed there for a significant period of time (not as a tourist), are also sources of my information on Kashmir.

When India and Pakistan gained independence from British rule in 1947, the various princely rulers were able to choose which state to join. The Maharaja of Kashmir, Hari Singh, was the Hindu head of a majority Muslim state sandwiched between the two countries and could not decide. He signed an interim "standstill" agreement to maintain transport and other services with Pakistan. In October 1947 tribesmen from Pakistan invaded Kashmir, spurred by reports of attacks on Muslims and frustrated by Hari Singh's delaying tactics. The Maharaja asked for Indian military assistance. India's governor-general, Lord Mountbatten, believed peace would best be served by Kashmir's joining India on a temporary basis, pending a vote on its ultimate status. Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession that month, ceding control over foreign and defence policy to India. Indian troops took two-thirds of the territory, and Pakistan seized the northern remainder. China occupied eastern parts of the state in the 1950s. Whether the Instrument of Accession or the entry of Indian troops came first remains a major source of dispute between India and Pakistan. India insists that Hari Singh signed first, thereby legitimising the presence of their troops. Pakistan is adamant that the Maharaja could not have signed before the troops arrived, and that he and India had therefore ignored the "standstill" agreement with Pakistan. Pakistan demands a referendum to decide the status of Kashmir, while Delhi argues that, by voting in successive Indian state and national elections, Kashmiris have confirmed their accession to India. Pakistan cites numerous UN resolutions in favour of a UN-run referendum, while India says the Simla Agreement of 1972 binds the two countries to solve the problem on a state-to-state basis. There has been no significant movement from these positions in decades. In addition, some Kashmiris seek a third option - independence - which neither India nor Pakistan is prepared to contemplate.

The two countries fought wars over Kashmir in 1947-48 and 1965. They formalised the original ceasefire line as the Line of Control in the Simla Agreement, but this did not prevent further clashes in 1999 on the Siachen Glacier, which is beyond the Line of Control. India and Pakistan came close to war again in 2002. The situation was further complicated by an Islamist-led insurgency that broke out in 1989. India gave the army additional authority to end the insurgency under the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Despite occasional reviews of the AFSPA, it still remains in force in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

Today it remains one of the most militarised zones in the world. China administers parts of the territory.

Media in Indian-administered Kashmir are generally split between pro- and anti-secessionist. Local journalists work under strict curfews and also face threats from militant groups. Internet access is sporadic and text messaging services are regularly blocked.

In Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, the media are used mainly for propaganda purposes, mainly to highlight the alleged human rights violations in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Also, I think the following information is relevant too.

The Muslim majority in the princely state found the Maharaja’s reign authoritarian. In the words of Kashmiri author P.N. Bazaz, “Dogra rule has been a Hindu Raj.” Maharaja Hari Singh thought of independence because, according to American Indologist William Norman Brown, “He disliked becoming part of India, which was being democratised, or Pakistan, which was Muslim....”

On August 12, 1947, J&K petitioned India and Pakistan for a standstill agreement, which Pakistan signed but India refused, asking the Maharaja to send a representative for discussions. With every passing day, the Maharaja’s position became more precarious. As early as June 1947, about 60,000 ex-army men (mostly from Poonch) had started a no-tax campaign against the Maharaja. On August 14-15, Muslims in Poonch hoisted Pakistani flags, provoking the imposition of martial law and further angering Muslim subjects. Pakistan was sending warning notes to the Maharaja, one on August 24 reading: “Should Kashmir fail to join Pakistan, the gravest possible trouble will inevitably ensue.” The worst fears of the Dogra ruler came true when on October 22, Pakistan launched Operation Gulmarg by mobilising tribals from the North-West Frontier Province. About 2,000 tribesmen, armed with modern weaponry, raided Muzaffarabad. By the evening of October 23 they had captured Domel. Garhi and Chinari fell over the next two days. Then their main column proceeded towards Uri, and then, along the Jhelum river towards Baramulla, the entry point to Srinagar.

On October 24, Maharaja Hari Singh appealed to India for military aid to flush out the raiders. India obliged but not before the Instrument of Accession was signed on October 26. It limited India’s powers over the Valley to matters of defence, communications, and foreign affairs.

And this is from the Instrument of Accession:

Nothing in this Instrument shall be deemed to commit in any way to acceptance of any future constitution of India or to fetter my discretion to enter into agreement with the Government of India under any such future constitution.

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I was looking at Afspa as a human rights issue, but here it is a political issue.

(Irom Sharmila)

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मणिपुर के इंफाल में AFSPA के विरोध में रैली, सैकड़ों लोग सड़क पर निकले

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मानवाधिकार दिव�� के अवसर पर मणिपुर के इंफाल में हजारों लोग सशस्त्र बल विशेष शक्ति अधिनियम (एएफएसपीए), 1958 को हटाने की मांग करते हुए सड़कों पर उतरे। उन्होंने मानवाधिकारों की सुरक्षा की भी मांग की। प्रदर्शनकारियों ने इंफाल पश्चिम जिले के थांगमीबंद थाउ ग्राउंड से इंफाल सिटी बाजार और ख्वायरमबंद कीथेल से खुमान लैंपक तक रैली निकाली। उन्होंने ‘अफस्पा हटाओ, अफ्स्पा हटाओ’ और ‘आत्मनिर्णय…

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Work making me explain AFSPA and northeast politics to a white french woman like I'm going to punt this whole mfing building into the sky like team rocket

[hindustanmorning]

Manipur: Enforce AFSPA state-wide, 10 Kuki MLAs seek weapon retrieval, including BJP members

Violent incidents have occurred once more in Manipur over the past month. At the same time, 10 Kuki MLAs in the Manipur Assembly urged for the enforcement of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur. It has been suggested that the AFSPA should be enforced across the whole state in order to retrieve the stolen weapons. This group of MLAs also consists of 7 MLAs from the governing…

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Extend AFSPA to entire Manipur to recover looted arms: Kuki MLAs

Imphal/Guwahati: Manipur Assembly’s 10 Kuki MLAs, including seven of the state’s ruling BJP-led alliance, have demanded that AFSPA be extended to the entire state to recover looted arms. The Centre November 14 reimposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur’s six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam, with the Union Home Ministry asserting that the decision was…

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N N Vohra welcomes Shah's statement on troops withdrawal, AFSPA

NEW DELHI — Former governor of Jammu and Kashmir N N Vohra on Wednesday hailed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement that the Centre plans to pull back troops from the Union Territory and leave law and order to the police there. Vohra also welcomed Shah’s intention to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir. He hoped that the government would follow a…

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जानिए क्या है 1990 से असम में लागु AFSPA, जिसे वापस लेने का प्लान बना रहे असम के सीएम

1990 से असम में लागु विवादास्पद कानून AFSPA सुरक्षा बलों को कार्रवाई करने और बिना वारंट के किसी को भी गिरफ्तार करने का अधिकार देता है। इसके अलावा, किसी की गोली मारकर हत्या कर देने पर यह कानून सुरक्षा बलों को गिरफ्तारी और मुकदमे से छूट देता है। असम को नवंबर, 1990 में AFSPA के तहत अशांत क्षेत्र घोषित किया गया था। तभी से इसे हर छह महीने में बढ़ाया जाता रहा है। मुख्यमंत्री सरमा सोमवार को कमांडेंट…

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Imphal, 19th Nov. A meeting of BJP-led NDA legislators in Manipur passed a resolution on Monday night, calling for a decisive “mass operation” against Kuki militants held responsible for the killing of six women and children in Jiribam district. The meeting, attended by 27 MLAs, outlined several urgent demands to address the situation. The resolution called for the following actions within seven days: Launch mass operations against the Kuki militants involved in the killings. Declare these militants as an “unlawful organisation.” Transfer the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for an in-depth probe. Reassess the recent revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) dated November 14. The legislators warned that if these demands are not met within the stipulated period, further actions will be planned in consultation with the public. The statement, issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, emphasized the state and central governments’ commitment to restoring peace and normalcy. It also condemned recent attacks on properties belonging to ministers and MLAs, stressing that legal actions would follow based on findings from a High Powered Committee. Seven MLAs were absent due to medical reasons, while 11 provided no explanation for their absence. The meeting reinforced the NDA government’s resolve to maintain law and order and address the ongoing unrest in the state. The post Manipur NDA MLAs Demand Action Against Kuki Militants for Jiribam Killings appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Imphal, 19th Nov. A meeting of BJP-led NDA legislators in Manipur passed a resolution on Monday night, calling for a decisive “mass operation” against Kuki militants held responsible for the killing of six women and children in Jiribam district. The meeting, attended by 27 MLAs, outlined several urgent demands to address the situation. The resolution called for the following actions within seven days: Launch mass operations against the Kuki militants involved in the killings. Declare these militants as an “unlawful organisation.” Transfer the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for an in-depth probe. Reassess the recent revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) dated November 14. The legislators warned that if these demands are not met within the stipulated period, further actions will be planned in consultation with the public. The statement, issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, emphasized the state and central governments’ commitment to restoring peace and normalcy. It also condemned recent attacks on properties belonging to ministers and MLAs, stressing that legal actions would follow based on findings from a High Powered Committee. Seven MLAs were absent due to medical reasons, while 11 provided no explanation for their absence. The meeting reinforced the NDA government’s resolve to maintain law and order and address the ongoing unrest in the state. The post Manipur NDA MLAs Demand Action Against Kuki Militants for Jiribam Killings appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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Top Breaking News Highlights सितंबर 2024

Top Breaking News Highlights September 2024

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Canada Tightens Visa Rules for Foreign Workers कनाडा के Temporary Foreign Worker Program में हाल के बदलाव भारतीय कामकाजी प्रक्रियाओं को जटिल बना सकते हैं, विशेषकर कम-skilled नौकरियों में। - Manu Bhakar Campaigns for Elections ओलंपिक शूटर Manu Bhakar हरियाणा में सक्रिय रूप से चुनाव प्रचार कर रही हैं, नागरिकों से आगामी चुनावों में भाग लेने की अपील कर रही हैं। - Decline in Indian Tourists to Maldives भारत और मालदीव के बीच संबंधों के बिगड़ने से भारतीय पर्यटकों की संख्या में महत्वपूर्ण गिरावट आई है। - India’s Growing Global Role भारत की उभरती हुई भूमिका वैश्विक क्षेत्र में UNGA सप्ताह के दौरान एक प्रमुख विषय रही, जिसमें आर्थिक सुधारों और अंतरराष्ट्रीय सहयोग पर चर्चा की गई। - Vinesh Phogat’s Political Aspirations Vinesh Phogat ने राजनीति में प्रवेश करने की घोषणा की है, उनका लक्ष्य भारत में खिलाड़ियों के लिए स्थितियों में सुधार करना है। - Makhana: The Superfood Makhana (फॉक्स नट्स) एक वैश्विक सुपरफूड के रूप में लोकप्रिय हो रहा है, यह कैल्शियम और पोटेशियम से भरपूर है लेकिन इसका सेवन सीमित मात्रा में करना चाहिए। - Kangana Ranaut’s Film Delay Kangana Ranaut की फिल्म Emergency को सेंसर बोर्ड की सिफारिशों के बाद स्थगित कर दिया ��या है, जिसकी सुनवाई 30 सितंबर को होगी। - Sanjay Manjrekar Criticizes BCCI’s Favoritism पूर्व क्रिकेटर Sanjay Manjrekar ने BCCI पर Virat Kohli और Rohit Sharma जैसे खिलाड़ियों के प्रति पक्षपात का आरोप लगाया। - Cybersecurity Alert for Uber Users Uber India के YouTube चैनलों के हैक होने की घटना साइबर सुरक्षा उपायों को सख्त करने की याद दिलाती है। - Global Support for India in Security Council अमेरिका सहित कई देशों ने UN सुरक्षा परिषद में भारत की स्थायी सीट के लिए समर्थन व्यक्त किया है। ALSO READ: India Reports First Suspected Mpox Infection – क्या यह एक Outbreak की शुरुआत हो सकती है? 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