Title: Will move SC over J&K statehood restoration delay: Farooq Abdullah
The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir has been in a state of flux since its reorganization into a Union Territory (UT) in 2019. The move was met with widespread protests and unrest, with many residents of the region demanding the restoration of its statehood. While the Centre has taken steps to restore some of the state’s autonomy, the issue of statehood remains a contentious one.
Recently, National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah has warned the Centre that his party will approach the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in the restoration of statehood to the UT. Abdullah’s comments come amid growing frustration among the people of Jammu and Kashmir over the Centre’s inaction on the issue.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Abdullah said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir had expected their issues to be resolved immediately after the elections, but the delay in restoring statehood is hampering progress. “After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us,” he said.
Abdullah’s warning is a significant development in the ongoing political crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. The NC, which is one of the oldest and most prominent political parties in the region, has been a vocal advocate for the restoration of statehood. The party has been leading the demand for statehood, and Abdullah’s comments suggest that the party is willing to take its case to the Supreme Court if necessary.
The Centre’s decision to reorganize Jammu and Kashmir into a UT was met with widespread criticism, with many accusing the government of violating the Constitution and the rights of the people of the region. The move was seen as a majoritarian attempt to impose its will on the region, and it has led to a deepening of the political divide between the Centre and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Centre’s justification for the move was that it was necessary to address the security concerns in the region and to ensure the economic development of Jammu and Kashmir. However, the people of the region have rejected these claims, saying that the move was aimed at consolidating the Centre’s power and undermining the autonomy of the region.
The delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir has had significant consequences for the region. The UT’s lack of statehood has meant that it has been unable to make its own decisions on key issues such as education, healthcare, and employment. The region’s economy has also suffered as a result of the Centre’s inaction, with many businesses forced to shut down due to the lack of statehood.
The NC’s decision to approach the Supreme Court if necessary is a significant development in the ongoing political crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. The party’s leaders have been meeting with senior government officials and opposition leaders to demand the restoration of statehood, but so far, their efforts have been met with inaction.
The Centre’s inaction on the issue of statehood has been criticized by many, including opposition parties and civil society organizations. The Congress, the Left, and other opposition parties have demanded that the Centre restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying that it is the only way to address the region’s political and economic crisis.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir are also demanding the restoration of statehood. In recent months, there have been widespread protests and demonstrations across the region, with people demanding that the Centre restore statehood to the UT. The protests have been marked by violence, with many protesters being injured or arrested by the security forces.
The Centre’s refusal to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir has also led to a deepening of the political divide between the Centre and the people of the region. The people of the region feel that the Centre is not listening to their demands and is instead imposing its own will on the region.
In conclusion, Farooq Abdullah’s warning to approach the Supreme Court if necessary is a significant development in the ongoing political crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. The Centre’s inaction on the issue of statehood has led to widespread frustration and unrest in the region, and it is time for the Centre to take concrete steps to address the region’s political and economic crisis. The restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is the only way to address the region’s crisis, and it is time for the Centre to take action.
