Question Q3(a)GS2GS1
Analyse the circumstances that led to Simla Agreement in 1972. Discuss the significance of the agreement.
Introduction
The Simla Agreement (1972) was signed between India (Indira Gandhi) and Zulfiker Ali Bhutto after Indo-Pak war of 1971.
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Main Body
The Simla Agreement (1972) was signed between India (Indira Gandhi) and Zulfiker Ali Bhutto after Indo-Pak war of 1971.
Circumstances leading to it:
1Defeat of Pakistan leading to surrender of war aspiring in Bangladesh
2Partition of Bangladesh (from erstwhile East Pakistan) by Indian intervention.
3India's neutralizing of a front threat by Pakistan's ally cutting of Bangladesh.
4Need for long-term agreement for stability of the region.
5Plan of Pakistan to Pakistan of Geneva Convention-
Significance of the Agreement:
1India-Pakistan divided on bilateral discussion and resolving of Kashmir issue.
2No third party intervention was asked to in negotiations.
3Plan for peace and stability on the borders.
4Long-term non-interference in each other's matters was agreed.
5Mutual respect and cooperation was sacrificed to common goal
In urgent context, significance:
1Pursuing Pakgram teen attack - appeared of his water treaty, Simla Agreement and under constitution.
2Pakistan's involvement of USA-led threats in UN - break the bilateral negotiation clause.
3Future of peace and stability depends on Pakistan's honoring of Palam.
4Shift in India's stance on terrorism attacks; Pulpit/key torch be part of New consideration.
192 words3 paragraphs
- Clear chronological context
- Identifies key personalities
- Identifies key principles of the agreement
- Discusses bilateral negotiation framework
Topper
SURAMYA SHARMA
AIR 3592025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization
Indo-Pakistan Relations
Writing Stats
211
Total words
3
Paragraphs
analytical
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