Jammu, Feb 18: Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Occasion (DPAP) and former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Sunday criticised the current ruling dispensation for abrogating Article 370 and 35-A, which, he alleged, “disadvantaged J&Ok and its individuals of their identification and rights.”
Whereas addressing a public assembly at Paloura in Jammu organised by DPAP provincial basic secretary advocate Maheshwar Singh, Azad mentioned the federal government of the day took sure steps which have been definitely considerable.
“I might not say that no matter they did was dangerous. They’ve constructed AIIMS, IIT in J&Ok. Terrorism has declined. One doesn’t witness Hartals (organised strikes) now. All these are constructive developments. I welcome them as all of them are within the curiosity of J&Ok and its individuals,” he mentioned.
Whereas acknowledging the federal government’s efforts in sure areas, the previous Chief Minister, in the identical breath, additionally criticized the revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A, terming it as a “blunder.”
“However I’ll name a spade a spade. I might not hesitate in enumerating their dangerous choices even. They abrogated Article 370. That was a really dangerous choice because it robbed J&Ok of its identification. They scrapped Article 35-A. It was in opposition to very dangerous step because it was detrimental to the pursuits of J&Ok individuals. The ruler of erstwhile J&Ok state Maharaj Hari Singh by his notifications in 1927 and 1932 launched State Topic legal guidelines to guard unique rights of J&Ok individuals vis-à-vis lands and jobs. The abrogation of those Articles took these unique rights away from J&Ok residents,” Azad mentioned.
“J&Ok individuals have been struggling for the previous seven many years or so. They’ve been witnessing skirmishes, wars since 1947. Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir constitutes not simply elements of Kashmir, Ladakh but in addition elements of Rajouri, Poonch and Chhamb. When it was in 1947, 1965, 1971 or 1999 Kargil struggle, the individuals, primarily the border inhabitants of J&Ok, have been the principle victims. Even in regular instances, individuals dwelling alongside borders (Worldwide Border or Line of Management) in Akhnoor, Chhamb, R S Pura, Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Rajouri, Poonch do witness ceasefire violations. Cross-border firing, shelling end in lack of lives and properties. One should take note all these details. Therefore, unique rights to land and jobs are crucial for them to reduce their miseries. If DPAP involves energy, we are going to work to carry a regulation to guard job and land rights for individuals right here, making certain that no outsider should buy land or safe jobs in J&Ok,” the previous Chief Minister assured.
He, nonetheless, asserted that since 2014, many good steps had additionally been taken. “The credit score for which shouldn’t be taken away from the ruling dispensation. That is the fundamental distinction between me and different political opponents of the federal government of the day. I recognize good steps and on the similar time mince no phrases in condemning improper steps. If they’ve carried out one thing considerable, they need to be patted but when they’ve faltered, it also needs to be pin-pointed. That’s actual politics,” the previous Chief Minister sought to strike a stability.
He additionally emphasised the significance of voting for improvement and rejecting events, which he alleged, have been “dividing individuals within the identify of faith.” He highlighted the need of prioritizing improvement agendas over divisive politics.
Azad harassed the significance of working for the welfare of all individuals, stating, “Because the Chief Minister, I by no means discriminated in opposition to anybody on the idea of faith or caste.” He highlighted his observe document of initiating initiatives in each Jammu and Kashmir areas, underscoring his dedication to equitable improvement.
Former Chief Minister reiterated that he would restore the Roshni scheme if DPAP got here to energy. He emphasised its significance for equitable land distribution and improvement within the area.
Azad asserted that after experiencing the efficiency of assorted different events, individuals ought to critically analyse DPAP’s observe document and his tenure.
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