Jammu, Dec 28: The state Congress chief, Saif-ud-Din Soz on Tuesday termed the Article 370 as a “reward” for Jammu and Kashmir from the Constitution of India.
“Those who talk about accession and merger of the state should keep in mind that Article 370 was a reward from the Constitution of India to Jammu and Kashmir,” Soz said while addressing the gathering at Dusherra Ground, here.
JKPCC chief said the Congress high command has maintained the ‘sanctity’ of the ‘special status’ granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. He also took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and accused it of playing ‘divisive politics’.
He said the integrity of all the three regions - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh should be kept ‘intact’ at any cost and only the Congress party can keep and assure the integrity of the state.
“It is the duty and responsibility of every Congressman to work for strengthening the party, only then the coalition would be strong in the state,” Soz said, adding that he preferred strengthening Congress party over coalition in the state.
Over the appointment of the interlocutors, he said they had been appointed by the Union Home Minister and the Congress party would take a lead in any dialogue process.
He also suggested the neighbouring country, Pakistan for initiating dialogue with India as, he said, dialogue is the only means to resolve the contentious issues.
Hinting at a possible delay in the Panchayat elections in the state, Soz said that the polls shall be held only after incorporation of 73rd amendment of Indian Constitution, which makes it mandatory for the state to amend its Panchayati Raj Act. Pertinent to mention that the Coalition Coordination Committee has already formulated a joint panel to discuss the matter.
(Courtesy : www.greaterkashmir.com)
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