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The Kashmir Enmity and Nepal

 


Whenever there is a conflict between India and Pakistan, Kashmir serves as a battleground for them to vent their frustrations and disputes. People's lives there have been turned into a living hell. The ongoing strife between the two countries has resulted in a series of border discords and tensions. Kashmir's problem was not only territorial but also rooted in religious feudalism and extremism. Some have even compared Kashmiri pandits to ancient Roman slaves who were merely treated as dogs for their own benefit. The history of Kashmir has always been violent and tumultuous. The origins of the conflict in Kashmir can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the region was a princely state under the rule of the British Indian Empire. After India gained independence from Britain in 1947, the princely state of Kashmir was faced with the choice of joining either India or Pakistan. The Maharaja of Kashmir, Hari Singh, who was a Hindu King, initially sought to remain neutral but eventually signed the Instrument of Accession, which granted Kashmir to India. This move was met with resistance from Pakistan, and the two countries have been at odds over the region ever since.

Since independence, Kashmir has been the site of numerous conflicts and disputes, with both India and Pakistan claiming sovereignty over the region. The situation has been further complicated by the involvement of separatist groups in the region, which have sought to establish an independent state of Kashmir.

If we look at Nepal now, if Nepal does not recognize this now, it may end up like Kashmir, becoming a battleground for India and China. With India and China, we have a long and complex relationship with deep historical, cultural, and economic ties. But still, the relationship is not smooth. There has been a lot of border disagreement among the three countries. We always have some drama and uphill battles with these two giant nations. The major reason for the conflict between India and China is due to territorial disagreements. There has been a forward deployment of artillery, missiles, and bombers, which threatens to turn what was once a lightly patrolled frontier into a perennially hot border. The Tibetan Plateau has become a vast military base for China, which also enjoys the advantage of relatively flat terrain against India. China does not want India to emerge as a strong and militarily qualified nation, so it may use Pakistan and Nepal as proxies to destroy India at any time. Similarly, India feels the same, so they are using military reinforcement to prevent the nation from annihilation.

Observing the current political scenario of Nepal, the Prime Minister, "Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda," seems delusional in taking a stand. When it is best for Nepal to take the middle ground and treat both countries equally, the leaders of major political parties appear to take sides, potentially putting Nepal in economic and territorial jeopardy in the future. Nepal has an imbalanced political system, and the politicians have yet to recognize it as a problem. Nepal has always had geopolitical issues with both India and China, and now that India and China are at odds, there is no doubt that they can use Nepal to their advantage to bring each other down. Even after surpassing all monarchs and having all kinds of socialist, Marxist, communist, etc. leaders, the country is still dependent on these two countries and has a low economy, and there is still no sign of economic progress as promised to the citizens. It is high time for citizens and even politicians to realize their mistake now and work for the progressive growth of Nepal rather than enjoying politics just for the sake of seats and money. It is past time for us to mature as a nation in terms of economy, law, and military affairs to ensure a secure future for our children and grandchildren; otherwise, the country is on the verge of economic collapse, and the threat from India and China remains high.



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