People of J&K suffering since the scrapping of Article 370, our identity is at stake: Mehbooba | India News
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JAMMU: Hitting out at the central government on abrogation of Article 370 and extending various enactments to the J&K including halt of traditional century old ‘Durbar Move’, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are suffering since the scrapping of Article 370.
The PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti who is on visit to Jammu said this during party joining function in which eminent lawyer Anil Sethi joined the party here on Monday. .
“Many new orders are coming up everyday including the recent one on ending the ‘durbar move,’ she said, adding, “our identity is at stake.”
“The abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to the erstwhile state seemed to have been carried out to rob Jammu & Kashmir of its resources, he said.
Attack the BJP leadership for its unjust move towards J&K, she alleged that it seems the only motive behind the abrogation was to loot J&K.
“People from outside are being catapulted at top slots, our people including transporters are in trouble, people have to pay huge toll taxes at several toll plazas and …..”
Referring to Post Article 370 situation, former chief minister said, “There is no benefit for the people, including those belonging to Jammu division and people are suffering since the scrapping of Article 370.
Speaking further on the ‘Durbar move’, PDP Chief Mufti said, “The practice was not related to business only but also provided an opportunity to the people of Jammu and Kashmir divisions to interact and preserve cultural ties since a century..
Mehbooba acrimoniously said articles 370, 35 (A) of the Constitution and other domicile laws were not granted by any foreign country, but introduced by the then ruler Hari Singh.
“Even before the nation gave us these, the Maharaja had brought it to protect the identity of people of J&K, she said.
“When people decided to be a part of India, he (Maharaja of erstwhile state of J&K) said that we have these laws that have to be upheld,” she added.
Reiterating her demand of restoration of Special status to J&K and its statehood, she categorically said, “She would not take part in the electoral process until all decisions of August 5,2019, are revoked.
“It is an emotional issue for me,” she said.
When asked about her comments on the sacking of 11 government employees, including two sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, she said, “ I did support anybody but children cannot be held responsible for their father’s deeds.”
“…You cannot hold a child responsible for actions of his father unless and until you have proof. These are not 11 people. They have sacked about 20-25 people this year,” Mufti said.
Pertinently Jammu and Kashmir Government has sacked 11 of its employees including two sons of Syed Salahudin’s sons for having “terror links.
Recalling Confidence building Measures (CBMs) undertaken by then regime led by late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PDP Chief said, “I have said this again and again. You can capture a man but not an idea. You have to address the idea, as Vajpayee ji did.”
“Witch-hunting, criminalisation of dissent is taking our nation back,” she underlined.
About the delimitation process in J&K, Mehbooba asked why was there such a hurry to carry out the exercise. “There is something suspicious in this process.
The former chief minister said there is no policy to restore the UT’s economy. “There is unemployment and inflation are rising. There is no future for educated youth here.
She also said the BJP government at the Centre has no policy for even the Kashmiri Pandits.
Earlier welcoming senior Advocate Sethi into party folds, she said that his family has unchallenged contributions for Jammu and Kashmir.
She hoped that with joining of Advocate Sethi party will get further strengthened in Jammu.
The PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti who is on visit to Jammu said this during party joining function in which eminent lawyer Anil Sethi joined the party here on Monday. .
“Many new orders are coming up everyday including the recent one on ending the ‘durbar move,’ she said, adding, “our identity is at stake.”
“The abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to the erstwhile state seemed to have been carried out to rob Jammu & Kashmir of its resources, he said.
Attack the BJP leadership for its unjust move towards J&K, she alleged that it seems the only motive behind the abrogation was to loot J&K.
“People from outside are being catapulted at top slots, our people including transporters are in trouble, people have to pay huge toll taxes at several toll plazas and …..”
Referring to Post Article 370 situation, former chief minister said, “There is no benefit for the people, including those belonging to Jammu division and people are suffering since the scrapping of Article 370.
Speaking further on the ‘Durbar move’, PDP Chief Mufti said, “The practice was not related to business only but also provided an opportunity to the people of Jammu and Kashmir divisions to interact and preserve cultural ties since a century..
Mehbooba acrimoniously said articles 370, 35 (A) of the Constitution and other domicile laws were not granted by any foreign country, but introduced by the then ruler Hari Singh.
“Even before the nation gave us these, the Maharaja had brought it to protect the identity of people of J&K, she said.
“When people decided to be a part of India, he (Maharaja of erstwhile state of J&K) said that we have these laws that have to be upheld,” she added.
Reiterating her demand of restoration of Special status to J&K and its statehood, she categorically said, “She would not take part in the electoral process until all decisions of August 5,2019, are revoked.
“It is an emotional issue for me,” she said.
When asked about her comments on the sacking of 11 government employees, including two sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, she said, “ I did support anybody but children cannot be held responsible for their father’s deeds.”
“…You cannot hold a child responsible for actions of his father unless and until you have proof. These are not 11 people. They have sacked about 20-25 people this year,” Mufti said.
Pertinently Jammu and Kashmir Government has sacked 11 of its employees including two sons of Syed Salahudin’s sons for having “terror links.
Recalling Confidence building Measures (CBMs) undertaken by then regime led by late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PDP Chief said, “I have said this again and again. You can capture a man but not an idea. You have to address the idea, as Vajpayee ji did.”
“Witch-hunting, criminalisation of dissent is taking our nation back,” she underlined.
About the delimitation process in J&K, Mehbooba asked why was there such a hurry to carry out the exercise. “There is something suspicious in this process.
The former chief minister said there is no policy to restore the UT’s economy. “There is unemployment and inflation are rising. There is no future for educated youth here.
She also said the BJP government at the Centre has no policy for even the Kashmiri Pandits.
Earlier welcoming senior Advocate Sethi into party folds, she said that his family has unchallenged contributions for Jammu and Kashmir.
She hoped that with joining of Advocate Sethi party will get further strengthened in Jammu.
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