Plebiscite

Puerto Rico votes in favour of US statehood in political referendum

The economically struggling US island territory of Puerto Rico voted overwhelmingly on Sunday in favour of becoming the 51st state, although turnout was low and adding another star to the US flag likely faces an uphill battle in Congress.

Key demands placed before all-party delegation in Kashmir: Grant of autonomy, holding plebiscite

Grant of autonomy, holding plebiscite and initiating a dialogue with separatists as well as Pakistan were some of the key demands placed before the All Party Delegation (APD) which visited Jammu and Kashmir on 4-5 September.

Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff proposes plebiscite to avoid impeachment

Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff has proposed a plebiscite be held on calling an early presidential election if she would be restored to power

Pakistan alleges human rights violation, demands a plebiscite in Kashmir

Alleging human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan on Sunday demanded "a fair and impartial" plebiscite to resolve the Kashmir dispute.

Kashmir not an integral part of India, says J&K MLA Engineer Rashid

Independent MLA Sheikh Rasheed on Monday claimed that Jammu and Kashmir is not India's "integral part".

Why this is an opportune moment for India to call for a plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir

India should immediately hold a plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir. Call it a referendum or plebiscite, but India will win hands down. There will be very few takers for a merger with Pakistan or independence. The resounding verdict will put an end to the debate once and for all. So let’s just get it over and done with.

Pakistan failed to get US support for plebiscite in Kashmir after 1965 war, say declassified docs

After starting the 1965 war, Pakistan desperately sought an assurance from the US and United Nations for a plebiscite in Kashmir but failed in its bid.

Nehru was 'short-sighted' on Kashmir issue, made mistakes: BJP's Subramanian Swamy

Subramanian Swamy accused India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru of being "short-sighted" and "contributing immensely" to the Kashmir issue.

Kashmir is a legal issue, resolve through plebiscite, says Pakistan

At the weekly briefing here, Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam also made it clear that Indo-Pak talks were not a substitute to the UN resolutions on Kashmir which envisage plebiscite in the region.

Jammu and Kashmir: What India chooses to ignore

The problem in Kashmir was entirely the product of Pakistan. However, the army has remained in Srinagar.