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NC MP thanks INDIA bloc for backing J&K statehood demand
National Conference MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan has thanked INDIA alliance partners for supporting the demand to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview, Ramzan claimed that some BJP leaders…
The Story in Brief
National Conference MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan has thanked INDIA alliance partners for supporting the demand to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview, Ramzan claimed that some BJP leaders also privately favour the restoration, arguing that the Centre's stated reasons for abrogating Article 370 have failed, as militancy persists and Kashmiri Pandits have not returned. He expressed hope that statehood would be restored during the current Omar Abdullah-led government.
Ramzan also addressed criticism of the NC's performance, asserting that promises made in their manifesto will be fulfilled before the term ends. He defended the government's record on reservations, saying a cabinet sub-committee report has been sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval. The MP dismissed suggestions that J&K People's Conference leader Sajjad Lone poses a political threat, questioning his developmental work in Handwara.
The Indian Opinion
The political blame game over Jammu and Kashmir's statehood continues, with each side pointing fingers. NC MP Ramzan claims BJP leaders privately support restoration, yet the silence from the ruling party is deafening. Meanwhile, the opposition insists the abrogation of Article 370 failed its stated goals of ending militancy and bringing peace. The real test lies not in parliamentary protests but in tangible progress on the ground, a number that remains elusive: how many Kashmiri Pandits have actually returned home since 2019? That figure will settle the debate, not political posturing.
Sources (2): greaterkashmir.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
