The terror attacks between these two countries are emblematic of the historical and geographical ties that have entangled them in an edgy situation. Iran’s actions have put the Islamist bloc in ferment and churn
In view of the historic case being argued before the Supreme Court on the legality of the abrogation of Article 370, I reproduce below an essay on the genesis of this bond of faith between India and the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the historical perspective of the times and circumstances in which the Article was enacted. This piece was published almost a month before the abolition of the Article on August 5, 2019.
India’s recent bombshell to Pakistan seeking “modification” of the Treaty is linked to the Uri terror attack of September 2016 and the neighbour’s persistent obstinacy against legitimate Indian interests.