The European Parliament,

A. having regard to its earlier resolutions on the situation

in Jammu and Kashmir,

B. deeply concerned at the provocative and dangerous march on

Srinagar which was recently organized by India's Bharatiya

Janata Party (BJP) and which threatens an already volatile

situation in the State,

C. expressing serious concern at the loss of life as a result

of the demonstration organized by the Jammu Kashmir

Liberation Front, which took place on 11 February, and for

further planned demonstrations,

D. even more worried that another similar demonstration and

attempt to cross the line of control is planned for 30

March which could result in more bloodshed and serious

consequences,

E. regretting this further manipulation of a dangerous

situation for political purposes,

F. aware that the continuation of the present situation will

inevitably mean the continuation of human rights abuses and

acts of terrorism,

1. Condemns all acts of terrorism and repression and abuses of

human rights which have been committed in Jammu and Kashmir

State and stresses that such acts may influence the

European Community's relations with India and Pakistan;

2. Calls upon the Governments of India and Pakistan to work

for a peaceful resolution to this long-standing conflict

which takes account of the views of a large number of

Kashmiris who seek the right to self-determination;

3. Urges the Governments of India and Pakistan to intensify

their present dialogue by embarking on genuine confidence-

building measures, such as a mutual reduction of their

military presence on the frontier and along the line of

control;

4. Expresses its serious concern at the development of a

nuclear weapons capacity in both countries;

5. Calls on the Government of India to authorize international

organizations to visit Jammu and Kashmir;

6. Calls on the Security Council of the United Nations to re-

examine the volatile situation in Kashmir and use its

influence with India and Pakistan to resolve the situation;

7. Urges the Council of the European Communities to use all

means available to persuade India and Pakistan to resolve

the problems of Kashmir;

8. Considers that international observers should be deployed

to monitor this process;

9. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the

Council, the Commission, the Secretary-General of the

United Nations and the Governments of India and Pakistan.