in this distinct entity of state of hyderabad, where no official referendum was held and where the ruler did not accede, the forced accession to india brought about by military action, was presumed to have the tacit approval of the predominantly hindu population. in each case of annexation there was a different rationale, but a similar goal, namely annexation of territories. the use of military force provided the only consistency in india's policy. the state that was once so well noted for its religious and ethnic toleration, ruled by a highly cultured and intellectually brilliant elite who maintained all that was best in the old mughal order, was now no more. although it has not always been satisfied with the effectiveness of the united nations to act on kashmir, pakistan remains a keen and active member. pakistan would like to see the united nations strengthened so that it can serve as an effective force to uphold international law and protect weaker states.