Abrogation of the article 370 and 35a: A comparison with merger of swat in Pakistan
- Bihar Journal of Public Administration
- 17(1), Jan-June, 2020: p.182-189
The present paper intends to discuss an important issue of disturbed territory of J&K in India and compares it with the similar situation of Swat in Pakistan. We have attempted to underline the different approaches adopted to solve the issue by India and Pakistan in their respective ways. Kashmir for India and Swat for Pakistan, which maintain special status in their respective constitutions. Both these states known for their pristine beauty and ethnic and cultural diversity. These two territories have been victim of militancy. The regular casualty violation of human rights, law and order remained economic burden on the pocket of their respective governments. India took a constitutional measure whereas Pakistan resorted to shun the problem with use of military. In August 2019, the Government of India abrogated the part of constitution, Art. 370 giving special status to J&K, to resolve the problem. Pakistan did also made constitutional amendment but adopted the coercive measures. – Reproduced
J&K, Swat, Special status, Militancy, Constitutional measures