“Which Indian academic and diplomat claimed “India illegally occupied Kashmir”?”

"Nivedita Menon a prominent Indian professor and feminist scholar has been associated with controversial statements regarding India’s control over Kashmir. Her views often sparking debate reflect critical perspectives on the political status of Kashmir within India. The Kashmir issue remains a complex geopolitical topic involving historical legal and humanitarian dimensions. Menon’s stance underscores the diversity of opinions within Indian academia contributing to ongoing discussions about sovereignty self-determination and human rights in the region while highlighting the sensitivity of the Kashmir question in both national and international contexts."