Demand for referendum in Kashmir quoting the example of Scotland is foolish

There is an enthusiastic section in Kashmir and elsewhere who are demanding that there should be a referendum for independence in Kashmir now, pointing to the referendum for independence of Scotland. Such a demand is foolish.

In very simple terms, Scotland was a different nation historically before it became part of United Kingdom. So, there is some merit to their demand to hold a referendum for freedom. But Kashmir was never a separate nation. It has always been part of Bharat since time immemorial. So, the demand for a referendum does not arise.

Kashmir belongs to every Indian living elsewhere just as much as it belongs to those living in that area. So, if at all a referendum needs to be held, then all the Indians, including myself, should be able to vote!