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BJP to generate holistic debate on Article 370 in J&K

Posted by devil | Friday, January 24, 2014 | Posted in , , , , , , , , , ,


Slamming the ruling elite for misusing Article 370 to the hilt, BJP in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday resolved to conduct a holistic debate on Article 370 so that it is abrogated. 


In a political resolution adopted at a meeting of the party's state unit, the BJP decided on a number of proposals, including the generating a debate on the Article and providing rights to minorities like Kashmiri Hindus, Pakistani refugees and women married to non-state subjects. 
"BJP resolves to generate holistic debate on Article 370 so that it is abrogated," the resolution said.

Omar challenges Modi to debate on Article 370 anytime, anywhere

Posted by devil | Thursday, December 5, 2013 | Posted in , , , , , , ,


Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday threw a challenge to BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, saying he was ready for a debate on Article 370 "anytime, anywhere". 


"If they want a debate on Article 370 with me, let them tell me where and when they want to talk about it. Even if they want to hold the debate in Ahmedabad, we are ready for the debate anytime," Omar said at public rally here. 

He was reacting to the Gujarat chief minister's call for a debate on Article 370 and whether it has benefited the people of the state. 

What is Article 370?

Posted by devil | Tuesday, December 3, 2013 | Posted in , , , , , , ,


Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is a 'temporary provision' which grants special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir. Under Part XXI of the Constitution of India, which deals with "Temporary, Transitional and Special provisions", the state of Jammu and Kashmir has been accorded special status under Article 370.


All the provisions of the Constitution which are applicable to other states are not applicable to J&K. For example, till 1965, J&K had a Sadr-e-Riyasat for governor and Prime Minister in place of chief minister.

Modi can't repeal Article 370 even if he becomes PM for 10 terms: Farooq Abdullah

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Amid a debate over special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday night said even if Narendra Modi becomes Prime Minister for "ten terms" he will not be able to repeal Article 370 of the constitution.

"Even if Modi becomes PM for ten terms, he will not be able to do away with Article 370. You talk of debate, BJP does not indulge in any debate," Farooq told reporters here.

Addressing a gathering of former army officials from India and Pakistan at the residence of former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh, Farooq said both the countries will have to live together for prosperity.

SHO killed, two cops injured as militants attack police party in J&K

Posted by devil | Monday, December 2, 2013 | Posted in , , ,


 A police officer was on Monday killed and two other cops were injured in a militant attack outside Chadoora police station in Budgam district of Kashmir. 

Militants opened indiscriminate fire on the police party, injuring three policemen, including station house officer (SHO) sub inspector Shabir Ahmad, police said. 

The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital where the SHO succumbed to his wounds, police said. 

Narendra Modi's Jammu rally aimed at creating communal tension: Omar Abdullah

Posted by devil | Monday, November 25, 2013 | Posted in , , , , , , ,


Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today claimed that BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally, scheduled here on Sunday, is aimed at creating communal tension and divide people in the name of religion and region. 


"People should be cautious of the attempts taken by a particular political party to create communal tension dividing them in the name of religion and region," Omar said at a gathering after laying the foundation of Sangar Bridge over River Tawi in Challana of Jammu district today. 



"The rally of December 1 announced by BJP in Jammu is aimed at this target," the Chief Minister added. 


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