Title: Will Move SC over J&K Statehood Restoration Delay: Farooq Abdullah
The ongoing debate surrounding the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has taken a new turn with National Conference President Farooq Abdullah warning the Centre that his party will approach the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in the resolution of this issue. Abdullah’s statement comes amidst growing frustration among the people of Jammu and Kashmir who have been waiting for the Centre to fulfill its promise of restoring statehood to the region.
In a recent interview, Abdullah expressed his concern over the delay in the restoration of statehood, saying that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been waiting for a long time and are eager to see their demands met. “After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us,” Abdullah said, emphasizing the need for the Centre to take swift action on this issue.
The demand for statehood restoration has been a long-standing issue in Jammu and Kashmir, with the people of the region seeking to regain the autonomy and powers that they had before the Centre revoked Article 370 of the Constitution in August 2019. The move, which was seen as a significant constitutional amendment, had far-reaching consequences for the region, including the abolition of the state’s special status and the downgrading of its status to that of a Union Territory.
The Centre’s decision to revoke Article 370 was met with widespread protests and unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, with many people expressing their opposition to the move. However, the Centre has maintained that the decision was necessary to ensure the integration of the region with the rest of the country and to promote national unity.
In the aftermath of the decision, the Centre had promised to take steps to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, but so far, little progress has been made on this issue. The people of the region have been waiting patiently for the Centre to fulfill its promise, but as the days turn into weeks and months, their frustration and anger are growing.
Abdullah’s warning to the Centre is a clear indication of the growing discontent among the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the need for the Centre to take immediate action on this issue. The NC President’s threat to approach the Supreme Court is a serious one, and the Centre would be wise to take heed of his warning and take steps to restore statehood to the region as soon as possible.
The delay in the restoration of statehood is not only affecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir but also has significant implications for the region’s economy and politics. The people of the region are unable to participate in the democratic process and have no say in the governance of their region, which has led to a sense of alienation and marginalization.
Moreover, the delay in the restoration of statehood is also affecting the region’s economic development, as the people of the region are unable to access the resources and funding that they need to develop their region. The region’s economy is heavily dependent on tourism and agriculture, but the lack of statehood has made it difficult for the people of the region to access the resources and funding that they need to develop these sectors.
In conclusion, Farooq Abdullah’s warning to the Centre is a clear indication of the growing discontent among the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the need for the Centre to take immediate action on the issue of statehood restoration. The Centre must take heed of Abdullah’s warning and take steps to restore statehood to the region as soon as possible, as the delay in this issue is having significant implications for the region’s economy and politics.
