Will Move SC Over J&K Statehood Restoration Delay: Farooq Abdullah
In a stern warning to the Centre, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has stated that his party will approach the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in the restoration of statehood to the now Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah’s remarks have sent a clear signal that the National Conference is not willing to back down on its demand for statehood, and is prepared to take legal recourse if necessary.
Abdullah’s statement came in the wake of the recent assembly elections in the Union Territory, where the National Conference emerged as the single largest party. In the elections, the party won 24 seats, while the BJP won 25 seats. The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), an alliance of regional parties that includes the National Conference, won 37 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, on the other hand, won 52 seats.
In an interview with a leading newspaper, Abdullah said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted overwhelmingly in favor of the National Conference and its allies, and expected their issues to be resolved immediately. However, the delay in restoring statehood is hindering progress, he said.
“After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us,” Abdullah said. “We will approach the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in the restoration of statehood.”
Abdullah’s statement is a clear indication that the National Conference is not willing to compromise on its demand for statehood. The party has been demanding statehood for Jammu and Kashmir since the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370, which conferred special status to the state, in August 2019.
The Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 was widely criticized by the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who felt that it was an attack on their special status and autonomy. The decision also led to widespread protests and unrest in the region.
In the aftermath of the elections, the Centre has been under pressure to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. However, there has been no concrete timeline given by the Centre on when statehood will be restored.
The National Conference has been demanding that the Centre restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, and has also sought a constitutional amendment to ensure that the state’s special status is restored.
Abdullah’s statement has been seen as a warning to the Centre that the National Conference is prepared to take legal recourse if necessary to ensure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir get their due rights. The statement has also been seen as a challenge to the Centre, which has been accused of delaying the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
The Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 has also been criticized by the opposition parties, who have accused the Centre of violating the Constitution and the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Supreme Court has also been critical of the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370, and has asked the Centre to clarify its stand on the issue. In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court had asked the Centre to explain why it had abrogated Article 370 without consulting the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In conclusion, Farooq Abdullah’s statement has sent a clear signal that the National Conference is not willing to back down on its demand for statehood, and is prepared to take legal recourse if necessary. The statement has also been seen as a challenge to the Centre, which has been accused of delaying the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
The Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 was widely criticized by the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who felt that it was an attack on their special status and autonomy. The decision also led to widespread protests and unrest in the region.
The restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is a critical issue for the people of the region, and it is imperative that the Centre takes concrete steps to ensure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir get their due rights. The Supreme Court has also been critical of the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370, and has asked the Centre to clarify its stand on the issue.
In the end, it is imperative that the Centre and the National Conference engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve the issue of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve to have their rights restored, and it is the duty of the Centre and the National Conference to ensure that this happens.
