Struggle for Democracy in South Asia

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Struggle for Democracy in South Asia What caused the ongoing conflict in South Asia?

Struggles after Independence in British India 1947: British grant independence but country is partitioned due to issues between Hindus & Muslims Two countries form 1) India (Hindu) & 2) Pakistan (Muslim), country of Pakistan will have two states: East & West Pakistan Summer of ’47: millions scramble to relocate – 1 million die during riots Kashmir West Pakistan Gandhi pleas with Hindus to stop violence – he is assassinated India 1949: India & Pakistan fight over Kashmir Region (Hindu ruler but Muslim Majority) East Pakistan UN cease-fire in 1949. 1/3 to Pakistan and 2/3 to India

Cold War in South Asia India’s leader Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru joins non-aligned movement Pakistan’s leader M. Ali Jinnah aligns with US 1971: Getting few resources, E. Pakistan declares independence naming itself Bangladesh Civil War erupts, new Indian leader Indira Gandhi backs Bangladesh, US backs Pakistan. Bangladesh wins independence Soviets form a friendship alliance with India Sikh nationalists wanting their own country (Punjab) assassinate Indira Gandhi Pakistan after the Civil War Ali Bhutto takes control after ‘71 war, brings stability but is overthrown by Gen. Zia Zia dies in a mysterious plane crash, Benazir Bhutto (Ali’s daughter) becomes PM of Pakistan

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