India’s 1947 annexation of Junagadh, Hyderabad, and Kashmir prioritized strategic interests over self-determination. Despite promises of plebiscites, India’s power allowed it to disregard democratic ideals, particularly in Muslim-majority Kashmir, where accession to Pakistan was favored. This selective application of principles reveals contradictions in India’s policies and highlights the lasting impact of power imbalances on the region’s fate.
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