WE
HEREBY FURTHER DECLARE that the Dominion of Pakistan in accepting the said Instrument of
Accession of the Nawab has violated the principle of self-determination as also the
aforestated understanding on which Pakistan was agreed to be formed and that therefore the
said Instrument of Accession is null and void and not binding on the subjects of the State
or the territories thereof; WE FURTHER DECLARE in
exercise of our inherent right of self-determination our decision to accede to the
Dominion of India and to join the territories of Junagadh State with the contiguous
territories of the Dominion of India;
WE FURTHER DECIARE our firm and solemn resolve to adopt all
such means and to take all such steps as may be necessary or incidental to the State of
Junagadh formally acceding to the Dominion of India and forming and remaining an integral
part thereof: |