Following the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire after Operation Sindoor, the Congress party has demanded the re-adoption of the 1994 Parliament resolution that asserts India’s claim over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Congress leader Sachin Pilot emphasized the need for a special Parliament session to unanimously reaffirm that PoK is an integral part of India and must be reclaimed, echoing the original resolution’s language and intent.
How the 1994 Resolution Came About
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Backdrop: The resolution was passed during a period of heightened militancy in Kashmir and strained India-Pakistan relations. In 1993, Benazir Bhutto’s Pakistan People's Party returned to power, leading to a brief attempt at dialogue between the two countries. However, ongoing cross-border terrorism and Pakistan’s support for militants in Kashmir escalated tensions.
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Political Unity: The 1994 resolution was notable for its bipartisan support, with then Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao (Congress) and Leader of the Opposition A B Vajpayee (BJP) coming together. The resolution was carefully drafted with input from all major parties, symbolizing national unity on the issue.
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Parliamentary Action: The resolution was introduced by Speaker Shivraj Patil, who highlighted that every word had been seriously considered by both government and opposition leaders. It was adopted unanimously on February 22, 1994.
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