Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement facts for kids
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Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement
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| Abbreviation | GBUM |
| Chairperson | Manzoor Parwana |
| General Secretary | Muhammad Iqbal |
| Founder | Manzoor Hussain Parwana |
| Headquarters | Skardu Baltistan |
| Ideology | Autonomous Gilgit Baltistan |
The Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM) is a political group from Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. It is based in Skardu. This movement wants Gilgit and Baltistan to become a fully self-governing area. This region was once known as the Northern Areas.
The GBUM believes that the Gilgit-Baltistan regions should be called "Gilgit-Baltistan." They also want the local council, the Northern Areas Legislative Council, to become an "Independent Constitutional Assembly." This would give it similar powers to the assembly in Azad Kashmir.
A Dream of Past Independence
The GBUM talks about a short time when the region was independent. This was from November 1, 1947, to November 16, 1947. During this time, the rule of the Dogra leaders from the Kashmir princely state ended. Then, Pakistani tribal forces and soldiers entered the region.
British Major William Brown mentioned a secret plan. The Gilgit Scouts wanted to create a "Republic of Gilgit-Astor." This plan came about after they removed the forces of the Maharajah of Kashmir on November 1, 1947.
Working with Other Groups
Before the GBUM, there was a group called the Gilgit-Baltistan Democratic Alliance (GBDA). This group also wanted similar changes for the region. The GBDA worked with another group, the Balawaristan National Front. This front wanted independence for an even larger area called Balawaristan.
