भारत और पाकिस्तान कश्मीर क्यों चाहते हैं?

Understanding the Territorial Claims in Kashmir

The geopolitical dispute over Kashmir involves complex historical arguments and strategic interests from three neighboring nations: India, Pakistan, and China.

India anchors its legal claim over the entirety of the former princely state on the Instrument of Accession signed in October 1947 by Maharaja Hari Singh, making the integration legally binding under international norms regarding state succession.

Pakistan approaches the dispute primarily through a demographic lens, asserting its claim over the majority of the region based on its Muslim-majority population and the principle of self-determination.

Meanwhile, China maintains control over and claims strategic, remote territories including Aksai Chin and the Shaksgam Valley, largely driven by geographic and military connectivity needs rather than population dynamics.