Plebiscite Front
Topic: Regional Aspirations: J&K, Punjab, the North-East and Accommodation · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
The Plebiscite Front was set up in 1955 by Sheikh Abdullah's followers. It demanded a plebiscite (a vote of the people) to decide Jammu and Kashmir's future, as UNSC Resolution 47 had planned. It was formed while Abdullah was in jail, after his dismissal in 1953.
Example
After the Indira-Sheikh Accord (1974-75), Abdullah accepted J&K as part of India and the Plebiscite Front was wound up. The revived National Conference then won the 1977 election.
Don't confuse with
- Hurriyat Conference: an alliance of separatist groups formed in 1993, during the insurgency.