India is not a homogenous society. All four corners of the country have different cultures. We have thrived on Unity in Diversity. However, if you set a precedent for separatism there will be a lot of groups who would raise their voices and say that they are different from the rest of the country and want their own nation. ...
this is a legitimate fear/concern of Indians. That's why we must explore this to the fullest to see if this fear is valid or not. Knowing the history and geography of modern day India, which "groups" or states or provinces do you think will run free if one day Kashmiris get what they want?