Amid intense opposition from the BJP, the Jammu and Kashmir meeting on Wednesday handed a decision asking the Centre to carry dialogue with elected representatives for the restoration of the particular standing beneath Article 370 to the erstwhile state.
After the meeting was adjourned following a ruckus inside the home, Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary attacked the Bharatiya Janata Get together.
“We solely spoke in regards to the Particular standing which was snatched from us in 2019. For those who get BJP’s ‘narco-test’ completed, you’ll discover that in addition they need the identical,” he instructed ANI.
He mentioned the individuals of the union territory have been struggling as a result of individuals from exterior are shopping for property in Jammu and Kashmir.
“We introduced the decision solely to safe the way forward for the individuals of J&Ok The individuals of Jammu have suffered probably the most on this as individuals from exterior are shopping for land and getting employment there…BJP on the Centre has promised particular standing to Bihar and Andhra Pradesh additionally…Once they (BJP) take the identify of Lord Ram ( in meeting), we wish to inform them that everybody ought to have their rights and J&Ok ought to get its particular standing…Has militancy led to Rajouri, Chenab Valley, Kathua & Samba throughout their tenure beneath LG?..” he mentioned.
The decision was handed with none debate and with a voice vote.
What did the decision say?
The decision was tabled in the home by Choudhary. It known as the elimination of Article 370 a unilateral transfer.
“That this legislative meeting reaffirms the significance of the particular standing and constitutional ensures, which safeguarded the id, tradition, and rights of the individuals of Jammu and Kashmir, and expresses concern over their unilateral elimination,” the decision moved by Choudhary mentioned.
BJP members, together with the Chief of the Opposition, Sunil Sharma, opposed the decision.
“We reject the decision. The Enterprise given to us was that the dialogue is on the Lieutenant governor’s tackle,” he added.
The Nationwide Convention and the Congress supported the decision.
As BJP MLAs raised slogans towards the decision, Speaker Abdul Rahim Reasonably ordered a voice vote.
“If the opposition members don’t wish to communicate, I’ll put it to vote,” he mentioned.
In 2019, the Narendra Modi authorities abrogated Article 370 and divided the erstwhile state into two union territories.
With inputs from PTI
