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Jammu and Kashmir comprises three social and political regions: Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh. Kashmir Valley is the heart of the region.Jammu region is a mix of foothills and plains areas of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and speakers of various languages.The Ladakh region is mountainous, has very little population which is equally divided between Buddhists and Muslims.
The Kashmir issue" isn't just a dispute between India & Pakistan It has both external and internal dimensions. It involves the issue of Kashmiri identity "Kashmiriyat" and the aspirations of the people of J& K Political autonomy.