Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 >Title: Kashmiris favor to go with India: poll >Author: UNI >Publication: The Hindu >May 31, 2002 > >London, May 31. (UNI): As many as 61 per cent of the population of Jammu and Kashmir want to remain Indian citizens because they feel they would be thus be politically and economically more secure, according to a recent opinion poll conducted by FACTS Worldwide. > >A large number of them (33 per cent) are indecisive while only six per cent want to be Pakistani citizens, the poll said. > >Majority of the people are also of the opinion that foreign militants are damaging the "Kashmir cause" and they do not want Kashmir to be divided on the lines of religion and ethnicity. > >A whopping majority of 86 per cent want an end to militancy and infiltration of militants across the Line of Control (LoC). Two thirds of the population believe that Pakistan's involvement in the region for the last ten years has been bad. > >The poll also reveals that 80 per cent of the people want dis placed Kashmiri Pandits to return to their homes in safety. This, they feel, will help bring about peace. > >People also believe that "The unique cultural identity of Jammu and Kashmir - 'Kashmiryat' - should be preserved in any long-term solution." > >Half or more of the population believe that a "New political party is needed to bring about a permanent solution in Kashmir." > >The poll conducted at the end of April reveals an overwhelming majority of Kashmiris oppose India and Pakistan going to war to find a permanent solution to the Kashmir issue. > >They believe the proper way to bring about peace in the region is through democratic elections, ending violence, and economic development. > >As many as 93 per cent believe that peace in Jammu and Kashmir can be established through economic development while 86 per cent advocate holding free and fair elections and 87 per cent favour direct talks between the Indian Government and the people of Kashmir. > >-- -- > http://www.ofbjp.org >-- -- >A worldwide community of BJP's friends, supporters and activists: >Friends of the BJP - Worldwide: http://www.ofbjp.org/fob >- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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