The differences between Iraq and Kashmir are fundamental and many. The elections in Iraq are being done under foreign (American) military occupation. America is exploiting the religious differences between Shias and Sunnis in Iraq to divide and rule the country. Under such circumstances any elections are coersive, illegal and untenable. America had attacked Iraq after the rejection of such an invasion by the security council, the only legal International body which can authorise such an attack. Hence all actions in Iraq are arbitrary and illegal under International law, and constitute a naked aggression on the Iraqi people. Militancy in Iraq is also by the Iraqi people themselves, and as such is a legitimate resistance against a foreign occupying power. On the other hand, elections in Kashmir are being conducted under a constitutionally elected government in J&K, under the constitution of India recognised internationally. J&K has had many such elections. UN recognises Indian sovereignty in J&K. Militancy in J&K is through a foreign power from foreign soil, with no legal status over Kashmir. The elections in J&K are under the threat of such foreign inspired militantcy. QED
