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Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are 'disputed territory'

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The entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India. This is the Government of India's position.

Myth: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are disputed territory.

Fact: The entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India. This is the Government of India's position.

  • The Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947, and the entire State acceded to India.
  • Parliament's unanimous resolution of 22 February 1994 states that the State has been, is and shall be an integral part of India, and that Pakistan must vacate the areas under its occupation.
  • Areas held by Pakistan (Pakistan-occupied J&K and Gilgit-Baltistan) are under its illegal occupation. Aksai Chin is under China's illegal occupation.
  • Article 370 was abrogated in 2019, and the Supreme Court upheld this on 11 December 2023.

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