Q. Explain plebiscite in relation to Kashmir. [2015 - 4 marks]
Plebiscite
Plebiscite, also known as referendum, is a type of voting for or against laws. Plebiscite generally suggests a type of voting to support or oppose the constitution or the government.
Plebiscite in relation to Kashmir
Kashmir was given a special status by Article 370 of the Constitution of India. This special status was temporary and was to be withdrawn on attaining favorable political situation. As there were calls from various groups within the country to scrap Article 370, a Plebiscite front was formed to vote to decide the question whether Kashmir should remain with India to go to Pakistan or become an independent state. However, with the scrapping of Article 370, and introduction of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act in 2019, all these speculations have become impertinent.
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