Maharaja Hari Singh

Right Word | How Nehru delayed accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India

Maharaja Hari Singh was a patriot and his intentions were never in doubt. The only stumbling block for signing of the Instrument of Accession was Nehru’s insistence on installing Sheikh Abdullah at the helm of Jammu-Kashmir administration which wasn’t acceptable to Maharaja Hari Singh

Twitter feud between Kiran Rijiju and J Ramesh: Truth about Nehru-Hari Singh deal

"Historical lie that Maharaja Hari Singh dithered on question of accession of Kashmir with India has gone on for far too long in order to protect the dubious role of J L Nehru" twitted the Union minister in response to the tweet of the Congress leader. Tune in to find the truth behind the claim

Explained: Why the BJP and Congress are sparring over Jawaharlal Nehru and his role in Kashmir

The BJP has sharpened its attack against Jawaharlal Nehru with Prime Minister Modi blaming the former for the problems in Kashmir. This has led to the two parties arguing over the circumstances leading to the princely state's accession to India. But what exactly happened after 1947?

Beyond The Lines | Mahatma and the military: Slender was the difference

Mahatma Gandhi recognised, though did not actively canvas, that a judicious application of military force is a necessary instrument of policy if peace is the final objective

Jammu and Kashmir declares Maharaja Hari Singh's birthday as public holiday

The decision has been taken in view of the aspirations and feelings of the people and the great contribution of the Maharaja, said Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

J&K administration adds 'Accession Day', drops ex-CM Sheikh Abdullah's birth anniversary, Martyrs' Day from list of holidays for 2020

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has dropped ex-chief minister Sheikh Abdullah's birth anniversary and Martyrs' Day from its list of public holidays for 2020, but 26 October which is observed as 'Accession Day' figures in it

Article 370: Writ petitions challenge abrogation in SC but Maharaja Hari Singh's proclamation made Indian Constitution supreme in 1950 in Kashmir

The writ petitions argue that effective concurrence with a duly elected state government comprising of a council of ministers is a constitutional requirement that cannot be dispensed with under any circumstance.

Blanket condemnation of govt move on Article 370 not right, says Karan Singh, son of former Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir

Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Thursday said he does not agree with a blanket condemnation of the government's move on Jammu and Kashmir, pointing out what he called were its several positives aimed at furthering the welfare of all sections of the state.

Article 370 revoked: Kashmir unlikely to give up autonomy without fight; Modi govt faces long battle ahead

Article 370 revoked: The Government of India may have taken away Kashmir’s autonomy, and changed laws related to purchasing of land and government jobs, but the battle has just begun

Centre revokes special status to Jammu and Kashmir: Article 370 not entirely 'repealed' but is now redundant, says senior lawyer

The general impression that is prevailing is that Article 370 has been totally repealed. However, the reality is slightly different, says lawyer J Sai Deepak.