
Will Move SC Over J&K Statehood Restoration Delay: Farooq Abdullah
The National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, has issued a stern warning to the Central government over the delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, stating that his party will approach the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in fulfilling this demand. The issue of statehood restoration has been a contentious one since the Government of India scrapped Article 370 and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories – Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh – in August 2019.
In an interview with a leading newspaper, Abdullah emphasized that the people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in large numbers during the recent assembly elections, hoping that their issues would be resolved immediately. However, the delay in restoring statehood is hindering the resolution of these issues, he claimed. Abdullah demanded that the Centre should expedite the process of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, failing which the NC would have no option but to approach the Supreme Court.
Abdullah’s warning comes at a time when the Jammu and Kashmir administration is grappling with various issues, including the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, economic woes, and political uncertainty. The delay in restoring statehood has led to widespread discontent among the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who are demanding a resolution to their long-pending issues.
The NC President’s warning is a significant development in the ongoing political saga in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah, who has been a prominent leader in the region, has been vocal about the need for restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He has consistently demanded that the Centre should fulfill its promise of holding assembly elections and restoring statehood to the region.
Abdullah’s statement has sparked a fresh wave of debate about the Centre’s stance on statehood restoration. The BJP, which has been opposed to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, has maintained that the process of delimitation and redrawing of electoral boundaries is still underway. The party has also claimed that the restoration of statehood would be possible only after the delimitation process is complete.
However, Abdullah has countered these claims, stating that the Centre has already completed the delimitation process and is only delaying the restoration of statehood. He has also accused the Centre of reneging on its promises to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The NC President’s warning has also raised questions about the Centre’s commitment to restoring democracy in Jammu and Kashmir. The region has been under the governor’s rule for over two years now, and the delay in restoring statehood has led to widespread discontent among the people.
The NC has been a key player in Jammu and Kashmir politics for decades, and Abdullah’s warning is likely to add to the growing pressure on the Centre to restore statehood to the region. The party has been demanding that the Centre should hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and restore statehood to the region.
The Centre, on the other hand, has maintained that the process of restoring statehood is complex and will take time. However, Abdullah’s warning has underscored the need for the Centre to take a proactive approach to resolving the issues in Jammu and Kashmir.
In conclusion, Farooq Abdullah’s warning to the Centre over the delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is a significant development in the ongoing political saga in the region. The NC President’s statement has underscored the need for the Centre to take a proactive approach to resolving the issues in Jammu and Kashmir and restore democracy to the region.
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