4 NOVEMBER 1949, Page 18

India and Kashmir

Sut,—In the Spectator of October 28th Mr. Tahmankar makes the plea that India should have a permanent seat on the Security Council. Obviously nothing would contribute better to this claim than a deter- mined effort by India to solve the admittedly complicated problem of Kashmir in an equitable manner, and a readiness to accept international arbitration. Meanwhile the Kashmiris are facing another wretched winter of uncertainty, high prices and shortages. Even the work of relief societies is held up pending a settlement—Yours faithfully.