Will Move SC over J&K Statehood Restoration Delay: Farooq Abdullah
The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir has been a subject of much turmoil and uncertainty since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The region has been functioning as a Union Territory since then, with the Centre holding significant control over the administration. However, the political leadership in the region has been demanding the restoration of statehood to the region, a demand that has been gaining momentum in recent times.
In a recent development, National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah has warned 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 statement comes at a time when the Centre has been slow to respond to the demands of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have been seeking a resolution to their political status.
In an interview with a leading national daily, Abdullah said, “After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us.” He further added, “We will move the Supreme Court if there is a delay in the restoration of statehood. We have given enough time to the government, but there has been no response.”
Abdullah’s warning is significant, given the NC’s strong stance on the issue of statehood restoration. The party has been demanding that the Centre restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, and has been critical of the Centre’s handling of the situation in the region.
The NC president’s statement comes at a time when the Centre has been under pressure to respond to the demands of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The region has been facing a political vacuum since the abrogation of Article 370, and the people have been seeking a resolution to their political status.
The restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is seen as a crucial step towards addressing the political uncertainty in the region. The Centre has been slow to respond to the demands of the people, and Abdullah’s warning is a clear indication that the NC is willing to take the battle to the Supreme Court if necessary.
The NC’s demand for statehood restoration is not without merit. The region has a unique history and culture, and statehood is seen as a crucial step towards preserving the identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 was seen as a major blow to the region’s autonomy, and the restoration of statehood is seen as a way to restore some semblance of normalcy to the region.
The Centre, on the other hand, has been hesitant to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The government has been citing the need for a comprehensive review of the situation in the region before taking a decision on statehood restoration. However, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are growing impatient with the Centre’s inaction, and Abdullah’s warning is a clear indication that the NC is willing to take a stand against the Centre if necessary.
In recent times, there have been several attempts by the Centre to address the political uncertainty in Jammu and Kashmir. The government has been exploring the possibility of holding elections to the Union Territory, but the political leadership in the region has been critical of the Centre’s handling of the situation.
The NC has been at the forefront of the demand for statehood restoration, and Abdullah’s warning is a clear indication that the party is willing to take a stand against the Centre if necessary. The party has been critical of the Centre’s handling of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, and Abdullah’s statement is seen as a warning to the Centre to take the demands of the people seriously.
In conclusion, Farooq Abdullah’s warning to the Centre over the delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is a significant development in the ongoing political crisis in the region. The NC president’s statement is a clear indication that the party is willing to take a stand against the Centre if necessary, and the Centre would do well to take the demands of the people of Jammu and Kashmir seriously.
