Springing a surprise

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Publication: India Today
Date: June 17, 2002

Mori opinion poll

Mori, a leading UK pollster, conducted a survey in Jammu and Kashmir in April 2002. Commissioned by the Friends of Kashmir, a London-based group, the survey covered 850 people in the state.

Would you be better off politically and economically as an Indian citizen or a Pakistani citizen?
India 61
Pakistan 6

Has Pakistan's involvement been beneficial for Jammu and Kashmir?
Yes 15
No 66

Is democratic elections the correct way to bring peace in the region?
Yes 71
No 28

Should India and Pakistan grant greater autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir?
Yes 55
No 44

54 per cent thought that human rights abuse by Indian security forces was nonexistent while 27 per cent believed it was widespread.

Only 10 per cent thought the presence of foreign militants had helped the Kashmir cause while 65 per cent did not.

Responses in per cent; "don't know" responses not taken into account
 


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