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| | Kashmir - The Autonomy Resolution |
 | | Jammu and Kashmir acceded to India, but the ruler, in ‘the instrument of accession,’ indicated that he was giving up control over only three subjects: defence, foreign affairs and communications. |
 | | In other words, Jammu and Kashmir enjoyed autonomy, self-governance, in all central and concurrent subjects listed in the constitution except the three. |
 | | In a letter to Indira Gandhi, the Sheikh had said: “As you are aware, it is my view that constitutional relationship between the Centre and the State of Jammu and Kashmir should be what it was in 1953. |
| www.defencejournal.com /2000/july/kashmir.htm (969 words) |
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