1952
Submitted by nazirahmed on Mon, 05/19/2008 - 05:39.
- July 16: In his revised proposals, Graham tries to narrow down differences on size and disposition of troops but does not succeed. Negotiations continue and agreement is reached on all points except size of Azad Kashmir and Indian and Kashmir State forces to be retained on eve of plebiscite and timing of Plebiscite Administrator's appointment. Negotiations continue at UN and Geneva but do not reduce differences on these two points. Finally, Graham reports failure of his mission to Security Council on March 27, 1953 and appeals to Indian and Pakistani governments to "join in negotiating an agreement on Kashmir and thereby light a torch along the difficult path of the people's pilgrimage toward peace".
- One of the debates on Graham's mission is marked by Soviet delegate Jacob Malik attacking UK and US on January 17, 1952 for interference in "internal affairs of Kashmir" and attempts to turn it into a military base against Soviet Union. He also criticizes Security Council resolution of March 30, 1951 as restricting Kashmir's right of free expression through a "democratically elected Constituent Assembly".
- July 24: India signs agreement with Shaikh Abdullah granting a certain measure of autonomy to State not available to other states of Union. It also provides for abolition of dynastic monarchy. It is decided that the Indian "Union flag will occupy the supremely distinctive place in the State", fundamental rights guaranteed under Indian Constitution as well as jurisdiction of Indian Supreme Court will apply to Kashmir, not only in regard to fundamental rights but in respect of disputes between states and between State and Centre.
- August 21: Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly passes resolution providing for abolition of Dogra dynasty and its replacement by a constitutional head for five-year term. Karan Singh, son of former Maharaja, appointed head of State or Sadar-i-Ryasat by Constituent Assembly.
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