Praja Parishad’s intention and attempts were directed towards once and final solution regarding Jammu and Kashmir’s unification with Bharat, to put a full stop to ever prevailing uncertainty about their future as well as to end the insecurity surrounding them.

Dr. Mukherjee wrote to Pandit Nehru – “You repeatedly state that Jammu-Kashmir’s infinite annexation would depend on the Plebiscite by the people. All We would like to say, that this should not be kept lingering for the longest period, till eternity but to resolve at the earliest. My suggestion is simple. The constituent assembly of the state, passes a resolution in favour of annexation. This issue can be resolved only in this constitutional manner and not by Yours or Shaikh Abdullah’s speeches.”

He strongly demanded a reply regarding Pandit Nehru’s tactic of abstaining from bringing crystal clear solutions. He also added that if he had any other solution, it would be welcomed.

Pandit Nehru replied to this letter, rather ambiguous. He stated – “Jammu-Kashmir Assembly could pass a resolution, tomorrow itself in favour of the infinite accession, but the kind of solution, You would prefer to have on this issue, would not be possible through it. There have been several factors related to the accession and the final solution on the accession, is not even in our hands.”

This cryptic reply aggravated the ambiguity and apprehensions in Ladakh and Jammu.

Dr. Mukherjee strived to eliminate this ambiguity, too and wrote to Pandit Nehru, “I strongly beseech both, You and Shaikh Abdullah, to let the Jammu-Kashmir assembly, pass a resolution,  sanctioning the infinite accession.”

Infact, Sadar – e – Riyasat Karn Sinh also conveyed to Pandit Nehru that Jammu and Ladakh were firm and strong supporters of infinite accession with Bharat. According to him, “The people of Ladakh feel much more insecure and anxious under the Shaikh Abdullah regime, compared to people of Jammu.”

The third significant issue was regarding acquiring back the regions of the princely state, from Pakistan. This was an important issue for Ladakh and Jammu, as regions illegally occupied by Pakistan in 1947 were largely of Jammu and Ladakh region. Not a single district of the Kashmir valley was under Pakistan’s acquisition.

Muzaffarabad predominantly had a Punjabi speaking population. Mirpur district including Kotli, of Jammu had been under Pakistan’s possession. Except Poonch city and certain parts, most of Poonch district lay under Pakistan.

Thousands of Hindu & Sikh refugees from these illegally occupied regions under Pakistan, were anxiously waiting to go back to their homes. The Shaikh Government was unwilling to settle them in Jammu-Kashmir and was trying to settle them in far away regions with the help from the Government of Bharat.

The similar condition prevailed in Ladakh. The northern region of the princely state, which had Baltistan and Gilgit, had been acquired by Pakistan except one administrative district of Kargil, that remained with Bharat.

But, Pandit Nehru had sealed his lips on this.

Underlining this issue, Dr. Mukherjee pointed out to Pandit Nehru -” The issue regarding one third part of the princely state, is very alarming as it still remains under the occupation of Pakistan. You have roared a number of times that no one would be granted permission to partition the princely state. We, too, do not wish to divide the state. On this, You live in the world of perplexity. Maybe, You have been intentionally skipping from your mind that Pakistan has already divided the state. The valid question is -” weather You or Shaikh Abdullah have any solution for this. You have always preferred omitting these questions.”

Pandit Nehru answered this question in a philosophical manner. He replied – “Discussion on release of the Pakistan occupied regions of the princely state, remains impossible. It is a political as well as army related issue. Any government, even though extremely dynamic, does not have potentiality to perform as per it’s will. Thus, they have mutual differences that endanger global peace. This Jammu agitation has dishevelled the issue of re-acquiring the Pakistan occupied regions.

The agitation must have caused fear and far sighted dubiety in the minds of the people of that region. We do not have an inclination to keep any area attached to us, out of fear of arms and ammunition. We would have to connect with them through good will and good wishes.”

Dr. Shyamaprasad Mukharjee was distressed regarding the probability of  mistrust among the people of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, as he believed that it would not be an auspicious indication for the future. Hence, he was very persistent to initiate commiserative communication between Praja Parishad and the Government and put an end to the unfortunate chapter. He was prepared to arbitrate between the Government and Praja Parishad for the same.

He suggested to Pandit Nehru that a meeting should be arranged between the Praja Parishad and Government representatives and amicably find a solution.

Dr. Mukherjee underlined the following points for discussion and conclusion.

1. To pass a resolution by the Jammu-Kashmir Vidhan Sabha and acknowledge the infinite accession.

2. Implementation of following amendments of Bharatiya constitution.

A) Fundamental right B) Citizenship C) Economic Inclusion D) Termination of Border Fee E) Jurisdiction of the Hon.Supreme Court F) President’s infinite power G) Election Commission in the state.

3. If Shaikh Abdullah required any change in the amendments in Bharatiya constitution, it would be decided after its scrutiny.

4. The Jammu-Kashmir constitution would become the part of Bharatiya Constitution.

5. The autonomy to Jammu and Ladakh without the change in the borders.

6. The supremacy of Bharatiya flag.

7. To design a policy for re-acquiring the illegally occupied landmass by Pakistan.

8. Appointment of enquiry commission to investigate the demands of Jammu. 

It would examine the cases of police atrocities during the agitation and check about the compensation to Shaheed.

Out of  state Justice should be appointed.

9. To re-start the pension of those that had been stopped as well as nullify the orders of confiscation of the wealth.

But, neither Pandit Nehru nor Shaikh Abdullah were prepared to communicate in anyways with Praja Parishad.

Dr. Mukherjee ended his dedicated efforts to convince both of them and wrote in the last and final letter that he had attempted to the optimum. He said he was not in a position to guarantee anything on behalf of Praja Parishad. Whatever suggestions he had put forward, he had offered as a responsible leader of the nation.

He also showed his willingness to meet Pandit Nehru personally to interact and resolve the issue. Yet, if You have already taken a call that the agitation should be withdrawn but none of the demands of Praja Parishad would be looked into, then in that circumstances, he would have to declare his attempt as a failed one.

Genuinely, Dr. Mukherjee was well aware that politicians come and go as well as their bitterness subsides after a while but Shaikh’s conduct would cause permanent damage between Dogras and Kashmiris and create an unrepairable rift. He feared it as it would be despoiled for the well-structured growth of the state.

Praja Parishad’s demands were issue related to national interest and not for gaining power in the state. Sadar-e-Riyasat Karn Sinh, who had extremely cordial relations with Pandit Nehru, could not disagree on this. He, too, discerned the feeling that this dispute would surely widen the congenial relation between the Dogras and the Kashmiris. The solution on this issue would have led to stronger future for Jammu and Kashmir. When he shared his feelings with Pandit Nehru, but he too, was given deaf ear.

While ending the communication, Pandit Nehru replied to Dr. Mukherjee – “We, both have been on different mental superficies.” But, with whom Pandit Nehru felt that they were on the similar mental superficies – he, Shaikh Abdullah, had been using Pandit Nehru’s soft corner for fulfilling his personal aspirations. 

Mullick, submitted about his doings to Nehru ji, revealing Shaikh’s foul conduct.

Shaikh had compared the Dogra community with wild animals and had attacked them violently. Glancing over Mullick’s report, one could imagine the kind of treatment they had given to Satyagrahis.

As per Mullick, ” Shaikh, himself had internal wish that Dogra community should flee to other parts of the Bharat, helpless with unbearable torture, hence they could take charge of their abandoned land, position and wealth.