Explain the term separatism with reference to Kashmir.

1.	Explain the term separatism with reference to Kashmir.
Answer» Separatism means demanding separate/independent status from the parent body. In Kashmir, separatist politics began in 1989. The Kashmir problem can be seen from the following three angles: (i) Those who want a separate Kashmiri nation. (ii) Those who want to merge with Pakistan. (iii) Those who want greater autonomy for the people of the state within the Indian Union.

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Separatism means demanding separate/independent status from the parent body. In Kashmir, separatist politics began in 1989.

The Kashmir problem can be seen from the following three angles:

(i) Those who want a separate Kashmiri nation.

(ii) Those who want to merge with Pakistan.

(iii) Those who want greater autonomy for the people of the state within the Indian Union.

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