Will Move SC over J&K Statehood Restoration Delay: Farooq Abdullah
The recent developments in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (UT) have been shrouded in uncertainty, with the National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, expressing his concern over the delay in restoring statehood to the region. In a recent interview, Abdullah warned that his party would approach the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in fulfilling their demand for statehood.
The National Conference, which has been a prominent political party in Jammu and Kashmir, has been pushing for the restoration of statehood to the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The party has been vocal about the need for self-governance and autonomy for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and has been critical of the Centre’s handling of the situation.
Abdullah’s warning comes at a time when the people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly awaiting the restoration of statehood. The region has been under the direct control of the Centre since August 2019, when Article 370 was abrogated and the state was converted into a Union Territory. While the Centre has maintained that the decision was necessary to integrate the region with the rest of the country, the NC and other political parties have argued that it has led to a loss of autonomy and self-governance for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The delay in restoring statehood has been a major point of contention between the Centre and the NC. While the Centre has maintained that the restoration of statehood is a complex issue that requires careful consideration, the NC has argued that it is a matter of great urgency that needs to be addressed immediately.
“We want to tell the Centre that it is not just a matter of statehood, it is a matter of dignity and self-respect for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Abdullah said in an interview. “After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us.”
Abdullah’s comments have sparked a debate in the region, with many people expressing their frustration and disappointment over the Centre’s handling of the situation. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have been demanding statehood and self-governance for several years, and the delay in fulfilling their demands has led to widespread unrest and protests.
The Centre, on the other hand, has maintained that the restoration of statehood is a complex issue that requires careful consideration. The Centre has argued that the decision to convert Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory was necessary to integrate the region with the rest of the country and to ensure national security.
While the Centre has maintained that the restoration of statehood is a priority, the delay in fulfilling the demands of the people of Jammu and Kashmir has led to widespread disillusionment and disappointment. The NC and other political parties have argued that the Centre’s handling of the situation has led to a loss of trust and credibility, and that the restoration of statehood is necessary to restore the dignity and self-respect of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Supreme Court has also been approached by the NC and other political parties to intervene in the matter. In a recent petition, the NC has demanded that the Centre be directed to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within a specified timeframe. The petition has been filed in the wake of the Centre’s failure to fulfill its promise to hold elections in the region, and to restore statehood.
The Centre has maintained that the restoration of statehood is a complex issue that requires careful consideration, and that the decision to convert Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory was necessary to ensure national security. However, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have argued that the delay in fulfilling their demands has led to widespread unrest and protests, and that the restoration of statehood is necessary to restore the dignity and self-respect of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In conclusion, the delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir has led to widespread frustration and disappointment among the people of the region. The NC and other political parties have argued that the Centre’s handling of the situation has led to a loss of trust and credibility, and that the restoration of statehood is necessary to restore the dignity and self-respect of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the Centre will fulfill its promise to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, and whether the NC’s warning of approaching the Supreme Court will have any impact on the decision-making process.
