Key Points
- Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet wants statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
- Critics say the resolution ignores the need to restore Article 370.
- Opposition parties claim this is a betrayal of pre-election commitments.
- PDP leader calls it an “utter surrender” to the Centre.
- Demands for a wider debate on statehood in the Assembly are growing.
Looma News
Recently, the political scene in Jammu and Kashmir has become quite heated after Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet decided to go for a resolution that just asks for statehood. Many opposition leaders, including those from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and People’s Conference, are calling out this move for ignoring the critical issue of Article 370.
Critics are coming down hard, claiming this is a huge betrayal of the National Conference’s promises made during the election. PDP leader Iltija Mufti didn’t mince words, labeling it an “utter surrender” and accusing the NC of legitimizing the Centre’s actions that took power away from the region. There’s a strong feeling that just asking for statehood is a big step backward for Jammu and Kashmir.
Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid expressed his frustration, questioning why Abdullah would push for statehood when the BJP already promised it. He pointed out that ignoring Article 370 seems to align with the BJP’s game plan, leaving supporters confused.
People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone also raised concerns about how this resolution was handled, insisting that such important decisions should be openly discussed in the Assembly. As the stakes get higher, it’s clear that the demand for the full restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status is still a hot topic, with opposition leaders pushing for transparency and accountability from the National Conference.
