What are the causes of conflict between India and Pakistan?
Reasons for conflicts are border dispute, Kashmir problem, Water dispute and terror controversy. Despite being initiated the wars and conflicts by Pakistan, all are ended up with defeat or disaster for Pakistan.
Who did the British give Kashmir to?
The Treaty of Amritsar (1846) formalised the sale by the British to Gulab Singh for 7,500,000 Nanakshahee Rupees of all the lands in Jammu and Kashmir that were ceded to them by the Sikhs by the Treaty of Lahore. Ascended the throne in 1856 after Gulab Singh’s abdication due to poor health.
What were the three choices offered to Kashmir by British government?
The princely states, meanwhile, were given three options: to join Pakistan, to be part of India or to remain independent.
How Kashmir got its name?
Etymology. According to folk etymology, the name “Kashmir” means “desiccated land” (from the Sanskrit: ka = water and shimīra = desiccate). When Kashmir had been drained, Kashyapa asked Brahmins to settle there.
What is the importance of Kashmir?
From a geopolitical standpoint, Kashmir is vital as well. Kashmir serves as a bridge between South Asia and Central Asia. For India, it is the only direct route to Central Asia and through Central Asia to Europe. It plays a key role in the Belt and Road initiative.
What are points and motions in Mun?
Points and Motions Points and Motions are the tools used in Model United Nations delegates use to communicate with their chairs and fellow delegates. It is the formal language to ask for things, clarify things and, when necessary, appeal them.
Is there a solution to the Kashmir issue?
So to answer your question, no there is no final ‘The Solution’ when it comes to the land of Kashmir, as is evident from last more than 60 years history, no existing remedy is acceptable to both Pakistan and India.
What kind of procedure do MUN conferences use?
Parliamentary Procedure. Most MUN conferences in North America use this type of procedure (check out THIMUN and UN4MUN procedure too!). Walking into your first committee session can be confusing, because people aren’t going to be using pronouns like I or my. Instead, they’ll be following Parliamentary Procedure.
What is an example of a motion in committee?
Motions. Motions are used mainly to transition between stages of committee. For example, motions are used to move into a moderated caucus (see #5) or to move into voting procedure. They can also be used to open and suspend debate and various other things that vary from conference to conference.