Understanding J&K State Subject Law: Why G. D. Bakshi Doesn’t Qualify

Can non-state subjects speak for Kashmir

Who truly has the right to speak for Jammu & Kashmir? This article argues that Major General (Retd.) G. D. Bakshi, not being a State Subject of J&K, lacks the legal and moral standing to represent Jammu and  Kashmiri voices. Drawing on State Subject laws, historical context, and the principle of self-representation, it challenges the dominance of non-Kashmiri narratives in national media and emphasizes that the future of Kashmir must be defined by its own people, not byoutsiders.

Major General (Retd)G. D. Bakshi was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, and is not a "state subject" of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the sense of being a native or having a state-subject certificate.

While the surname "Bakshi" is used by Kashmiri Pandits, G. D. Bakshi's family history indicates origins outside the region. His father, S. P. Bakshi, served as the Chief Education Officer of the Jammu & Kashmir State Forces, but the family's place of origin and G. D. Bakshi's birthplace are in Madhya Pradesh. He completed his schooling and attended the National Defence Academy in Pune. 
 
The concept of a "state subject" of J&K refers to a person defined as a permanent resident under the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Constitution (which included specific rights regarding land ownership and employment).

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