Jammu and Kashmir: Paradise on Earth Turned into Hell

The book describes the condition of Kashmir which is called the “heaven on earth” but has been turned into virtual hell by terrorists’ activities aided by Pakistan. The book has 12 chapters. The first three chapters give a historical account of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the political awakening among the people and the events before and after accession of the state to India. The political blunder of referring the problem of clash between India and Pakistan to the UNO and India’s stand from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi have been given in chapters 4 and 5. Chapter 6 provides the opinions of political and legal experts on the issue. The stands of individuals of importance and organizations are given in chapter 7. Chapters 8 and 9 study Article 370 of India’s Constitution, and provide Sardar Patel’s views of the Articles 370 and 255, respectively. The issue of regional autonomy, and Jayaprakash Narayan’s views on Jammu and Kashmir have been taken up in chapters 10 and 11. Lastly, chapter 12 suggests some solutions to solve the problem once and for all.

The book is well written and covers all the historical events that took place and led to the situation that we see today in the state. It will appeal to all those who want to know about the Kashmir tangle and want it solved.

About the Author

Sheshrao Chavan is a prolific writer. He has to his credit over two dozen books, out of which following five books have been published by Atlantic Publishers and Distributors: Ambedkar Ki Antarvedana; Bharatiya Samvidhaan Ke Nirmaata; Constitution of India; Jinnah Ka Sach; True Faces of Gandhi and Ambedkar; and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Chanakya of Modern India.

Shri Sheshrao Chavan had been an astute university administrator, Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Aurangabad Kendra, Vice-President (worldwide) of the Association of World Citizens, which has NGO status with the United Nations and Consultative Status with United Nations Economic and Social Council and a World Citizen.

Shri Chavan has participated in conferences and seminars both at national and international levels. He delivered key note address at the International Conference on Reforms and Revitalization of the United Nations held at San Francisco in 2004. He has also addressed a number of meetings and workshops at the United Nations’ Headquarters in New York. He has also addressed a Conference of Fellow of Reconciliation (FOR) at Seattle in Washington. He has also addressed the third International Conference of Chief Justices of the world held at Lucknow in India in 2002, which was attended by the Chief Justices of forty countries.