Parts of the region are disputed between India, Pakistan and China. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is a part of India, with regular elections and a functioning assembly, although from time to time the central government keeps intruding in state's affairs and has recently redefined certain parts as a union territory.
Citizens of J&K are citizens of India, but have certain special rights.
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