Kashmir – Discussed in the United Nations Assembly
An indigenous example of speech and politics occurred in the United Nations Assembly that made the world community smile.
A representative from India began:
“Before beginning my speech, I want to tell you a very very old story about Rishi Kashyap of Kashmir, after whom Kashmir is named.
When he found a beautiful lake, he thought- “What a good opportunity to have a bath”,
He removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock, and entered the water.
When he got out and wanted to dress, his clothes had vanished.
A Pakistani had stolen them!
‘The Pakistani representative in the Assembly jumped up furiously and shouted, “what are you talking about?
The Pakistanis weren’t there then.”
Indian representative smiled and said,
“And now that we have made that clear, I’ll begin my speech.
“And they (Pakistan) say Kashmir
belongs to them”.
Everybody laughed.