Title: Will Move SC Over J&K Statehood Restoration Delay: Farooq Abdullah
The long-standing demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir has been a contentious issue in the region. The erstwhile state was bifurcated into two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The move was met with widespread protests and resistance from various quarters, including the National Conference (NC) party, which has been demanding the restoration of statehood.
Recently, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah warned the Centre that his party would 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 facing pressure from various quarters to fulfill the promise of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
In an interview with a leading news 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 are not asking for anything new, we are asking for what was promised to us. The Centre had promised to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, and we expect them to fulfill their promise.”
Abdullah’s statement is significant as it comes from a senior leader of the NC party, which has been a key player in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir for decades. The party has been demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, and Abdullah’s statement is a clear warning to the Centre that his party is willing to take legal recourse if their demands are not met.
The Centre’s decision to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories has been widely criticized by various quarters, including the NC party. The party has been demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, citing the need for greater autonomy and self-governance.
Abdullah’s statement also comes at a time when the Centre has been facing pressure from various quarters to fulfill the promise of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The Centre had promised to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the elections, and there has been growing pressure from various quarters to fulfill this promise.
The Centre’s decision to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories has also been criticized by various human rights organizations, which have raised concerns about the impact of the move on the people of the region. The organizations have been demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, citing the need for greater autonomy and self-governance.
In conclusion, Farooq Abdullah’s statement is a clear warning to the Centre that his party is willing to take legal recourse if their demands are not met. The Centre’s decision to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories has been widely criticized by various quarters, and there has been growing pressure from various quarters to fulfill the promise of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
The Centre’s failure to fulfill its promise of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir could have serious consequences, including further protests and resistance from various quarters. It is essential that the Centre takes concrete steps to fulfill its promise and restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest.
