National Conference manifesto pledges restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, PSA repeal
The party said that it will encourage dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir.
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The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference’s manifesto for the Assembly election released on Monday pledged to restore the region’s special status and will repeal the Public Safety Act.
The manifesto, released by party Vice President Omar Abdullah, said that it will make efforts to “modify, annul and repeal post-August 5, 2019, laws that impact” Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.
On August 5, 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. It also bifurcated the state into two Union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Parties in Jammu and Kashmir have since demanded restoration of the region’s statehood.
“We are determined to have statehood restored,” The Hindu quoted Abdullah as saying. “The Government of India has already made this promise to the [Supreme Court]. If it does not restore statehood willingly, we will pursue justice through the court. With statehood, the Government of J&K will have the powers required to fulfil promises.”
In December, the Supreme Court in its verdict on petitions challenging the Centre’s decision had directed the Union government to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood “at the earliest and as soon as possible”.
The court also set September 2024 as the deadline for the Election Commission to conduct elections for the 90-member Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly...
