Explanation:

In a landmark move, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has now granted proprietary rights to the West Pakistan Refugees for land in the Union Territory, addressing long-standing grievances related to land ownership.
This decision, made by the Administrative Council under Lieutenant Governor aims to rectify over seven decades of perceived discrimination against these displaced persons who migrated to Jammu and Kashmir.

The migration of West Pakistan Refugees to Jammu and Kashmir primarily occurred due to two significant historical events: the Partition of India in 1947 and the 1965 India-Pakistan War.

During the Partition, which marked the end of British colonial rule, India was divided into two independent nations, India and Pakistan. This process led to widespread communal violence and mass migrations, as people moved across the newly drawn borders based on religious identity.

Many families from West Pakistan, facing persecution and violence, fled to Jammu and Kashmir in search of safety and stability. This initial wave of migration involved approximately 5,764 families who settled in the region, receiving allocations of agricultural land to help them rebuild their lives.

The second major event contributing to the influx of refugees was the 1965 India-Pakistan War, which stemmed from longstanding territorial disputes and conflicts between the two nations, particularly over Kashmir. The war led to further displacement, as people from the conflict zones sought refuge in Jammu and Kashmir, adding to the existing population of West Pakistan Refugees. Over the decades, the number of these refugees grew due to natural population increase and family expansion.

Together, these historical events not only shaped the demographic landscape of Jammu and Kashmir but also left a legacy of legal and social challenges for West Pakistan Refugees, who faced discrimination and restrictions in their new home for many years.