Noor ul Hussain Khan asked center to clear confusion
SRINAGAR, AUG 02 (PTK): Observing the current situation of Kashmir under grip of constant fear and panic over more troops, Prominent social activist and Anti-Corruption activist Noor ul Hussain Khan, has asked the center to clear the dust on the matter.
Noor ul Hussain Khan said the deployment of additional 25000 troops in Kashmir valley have further compounded the already grim situation, plunging people in an atmosphere of intense anxiety and scare.
In a statement issued, Noor ul Hussain Khan has urged the central government to come clear over the issue that has plunged entire population in the Kashmir into panic and scare.
He also asked the center to desist from commenting on sensitive constitutional issues till an elected government was in place in the state.
He said Article 370 and Article 35-A has constitutional and emotional ramifications attached to it “which need to be kept in view while commenting on its validity”.
The Home Ministry’s response came after reports on Thursday suggested that 25,000 additional troops are heading to Jammu and Kashmir, which is currently under President’s Rule.
The reports coincided with inputs that the centre is on high alert for August 15 Independence Day celebrations, when militant groups planning attacks in India are active.
Some reports suggested the centre may have plans to do away with Article 35A of the Constitution, which gives exclusive rights to the state’s residents in government jobs and land. Such speculation has dominated the discourse in Kashmir over the past few days.
