Global Diplomatic Response towards the Revocation of Special Status of Indian Iligally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Abstract

The international community responded politically to the revocation of special status in 2019 and the illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian government, resulting in the creation of two union territories. Undoubtedly, several states offered support to India, but concurrently, the Indian government made an unconstitutional decision. China and Pakistan in particular worked together to draw the UN Security Council's attention to the disputed territory.The paper examines how the unconstitutional changes in IIOJK sparked reactions around the world and how the diplomatic discourse highlighted India's unconstitutional action, along with the military lockdown and communication blackout. The article also emphasized how India is making a great effort to maintain its hold on the disputed territory by using forceful tactics, violating human rights, and stifling the Kashmiri people's movement for a resolution. This is demonstrated by the decision to revoke Article 370.