Situation in J&K inconsistent with PM Modi’s remarks on democracy: NC MPs
Situation in J&K inconsistent with PM Modi’s remarks on democracy: NC MPs
Call for course correction in GoI’s JK centric policies
Srinagar, 15 July PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Members of Parliament Muhammad Akbar Lone and Hasnain Masoodi on Friday said that the absence of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir is feeding alienation and institutionalising bureaucracy in the region.
The situation with regards to democracy in J&K stands incoherent with regard to the remarks made by PM Modi during the closing ceremony of the centenary celebrations of Bihar Legislative Assembly in Patna. “There is disquieting evidence everywhere in Jammu and Kashmir on the backsliding of democracy in Kashmir,” the two MP’s said.
“J&K was missing out on evolving democratic discourse referred to by PM Modi who has rightly said that in a democracy, legislative bodies have the role of echoing the wishes and aspirations of people. It was the same legislature that spearheaded the flight of J&K from feudalism to democracy. It was the same legislature that passed the legislations like land to tiller and abolished the feudal system. It was the same institution that had protected the pluralistic visage of Jammu and Kashmir and protected the cultural, linguistic, electoral, employment and land rights of the people of J&K. Having such a historic citadel disposed of is unthinkable,” they added.
They further added that having people of J&K illogically and illegitimately deprived of popular Govt is violation of constitutional guarantees. “Air dropped and unrelated bureaucrats could not be the substitute for a legitimate elected government. It is the people’s government, and powerful legislature that can take on the existing challenges in the state. A remote controlled system cannot empathise with people’s suffering, their aspirations. Denying 1.20 crore people their democratic rights is violative of the country’s democratic setup and federalism,” they added, demanding a course correction in the ruling party’s JK centric policy.
Sagar seeks effective amenities for devotees on Urs Observances of Hazrat Usman- e-Ghani ( RA), Hazrat Habibullah Nowshehri ( RA)
Srinagar, 15 July PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secratary Ali Muhammad Sagar on Friday asked the LG administration to facilitate the forthcoming Urs observances of Hazrat Amirul Momineen Usman-e-Ghani ( RA) and Hazrat Khawaja Habibulah Nowshehri ( RA).
In a statement released from the party headquarters Nawa-e- Subha, Sagar said that the Urs Sharief of Hazrat Usman Ghani ( RA) is observed across Kashmir thus making it imperative for the divisional administration to step in and facilitate them by ensuring adequate public utility services and other amenities at Asar-e-Sharief Hazratbal and other measure shrines including Aham Sharief, Kaba Marg, Jenab Sahib Soura, and Pinjoora.
He also sought effective amenities for devotees on the Urs Observance of Hazrat Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri (RA) asking the administration to pass necessary directions to PDD, PWD, and SMC departments to facilitate the Urs observance.
Dr Farooq Abdullah offers Friday prayers at Jamia Qadeem Tangmarg
Srinagar, 15 July PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah offered Friday Congregational prayers at Jamia Qadeem Tangmarg.
Dr Farooq prayed for everlasting peace and prosperity in the region. He also prayed for the return of healthier times to the world and other bountiful provisions from the Almighty Allah.
