Will Move SC Over J&K Statehood Restoration Delay: Farooq Abdullah
The long-standing demand for statehood in Jammu and Kashmir has been a contentious issue for years, with the recent change in the UT’s status from a state to a union territory only fueling the debate. The National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, has recently warned the Centre that his party will approach the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in the restoration of statehood to the region.
Abdullah’s statement comes at a time when the people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly awaiting a resolution to their decades-old problems. The NC President emphasized that the people of the region had been waiting for their issues to be resolved immediately after the elections, but the delay in restoring statehood is hindering progress.
“We will move the Supreme Court if there is inordinate delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir,” Abdullah said in an interview. His statement has sent shockwaves across the region, as the people are eager to see their demands met.
The NC President’s warning comes on the heels of the Centre’s decision to revoke Article 370, which granted special status to the state, and bifurcate it into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The move was met with widespread protests and violence in the region, with many calling it a violation of the rights of the people.
The restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir has been a long-standing demand of the people, particularly the political parties in the region. The NC, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other regional parties have been demanding that the Centre restore statehood to the region, citing the need for greater autonomy and self-governance.
Abdullah’s statement has been seen as a escalation of the party’s opposition to the Centre’s move, and a bid to put pressure on the government to reconsider its decision. The NC President has been a vocal critic of the Centre’s move, and has been demanding that the government restore statehood to the region.
The Centre, however, has been maintaining that the decision to bifurcate the state and revoke Article 370 was taken to integrate Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. The government has also been saying that the restoration of statehood would require a review of the Constitution, which is a time-consuming process.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir, however, are not convinced by the Centre’s arguments. They see the delay in restoring statehood as a betrayal of the promises made by the government during the elections. The region has been facing a prolonged period of political uncertainty, with the people feeling disillusioned and frustrated by the lack of progress on their demands.
Abdullah’s statement has also been seen as a bid to strengthen the party’s position in the region. The NC has been facing a slump in its fortunes in recent years, with the party failing to win a single seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The party’s opposition to the Centre’s move has given it a new lease of life, with the NC President’s statement being seen as a bold move to counter the government’s plans.
The Supreme Court, meanwhile, has been monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir closely. The court had earlier stayed the Centre’s decision to revoke Article 370, but the stay was later lifted. The court has also been hearing petitions challenging the Centre’s decision to bifurcate the state.
The court’s next move will be crucial in determining the fate of Jammu and Kashmir. If the court decides to intervene in the matter, it could potentially pave the way for the restoration of statehood to the region. However, if the court refuses to intervene, the Centre’s decision to bifurcate the state may stand.
In conclusion, Farooq Abdullah’s statement warning of a Supreme Court approach over the delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir has sent shockwaves across the region. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly awaiting a resolution to their decades-old problems, and the Centre’s delay in restoring statehood is only fueling their frustration. As the situation in Jammu and Kashmir continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what the Supreme Court will decide, and whether the Centre will reconsider its decision to bifurcate the state.
