SRINAGAR, (PTK): The Supreme Court on Monday will hear petitions challenging the validity of Article 35A – which gives the state government of Jammu & Kashmir the power to define “permanent citizens” and provide special rights to them.
Ahead of the hearing, the political parties, figures in J&K have put the pressure on the Centre, sending a stern message to the Modi government not to scrap the law.
The likes of PDP chief and former CM Mehbooba Mufti, Congress and Peoples Conference (PC) chairman Sajjad Gani Lone have spoken in favor of 35A, and said that it cannot be, under any circumstances, scrapped.
Valley rife with speculation about status of Article 35. Before taking a decision, GoI must consider-
1. J&K was the only Muslim majority state that chose a secular India over Pak during partition.
2. Article 370 is the constitutional connection between J&K & Indian Union.— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 24, 2019
3. Instrument of accession is contingent on Article 370 which is inextricably linked to Article 35 A.
4. Any tampering will render Treaty of Accession null & void.— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 24, 2019
5. Those frothing at the mouth & calling for its removal shouldnt blame Kashmiris for the developments that will follow such a hare brained decision.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 24, 2019
The J&K authorities have said that only an elected state government can take a stand on this Article. Presently, J&K is under Governor’s rule. (PTK)
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