The resolution challenges the “unilateral and unconstitutional” removal of Article 370 and Article 35A by the Indian government and calls for their immediate reinstatement in their original form.
Criticism of National Conference Resolution
The legislators criticized a previous resolution by the ruling National Conference (NC), calling it “vague and ambiguous.” PDP leader Waheed Parra voiced concerns, stating, “The NC resolution doesn’t reflect the depth of public sentiment and outrage following the August 5, 2019 move by the Centre. We urge the National Conference to fully support this new resolution, which clearly opposes the abrogation.”
Allegations of Political Compromise
JKPC President Sajad Lone, who co-signed the resolution, questioned the NC’s commitment to restoring Article 370. “If the NC doesn’t endorse this resolution, it shows a lack of genuine effort. We did not come to the Assembly for half-measures,” Lone remarked, labeling the earlier NC resolution as inadequate.
United Call for Restoration of Special Status
The resolution, jointly signed by Parra, Lone, PDP MLA Fayyaz Mir, and AIP’s Sheikh Khursheed, states: “This House firmly opposes the unilateral actions that led to the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A.
These steps erased Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s unique status and statehood, contradicting the constitutional assurances that protected its distinct identity and rights.”
Demand for Reversal of 2019 Reorganization Act
The new resolution calls for the immediate restoration of status of Occupied Kashmir by reversing the of 2019, restoring all constitutional protections to preserve the region’s autonomy, culture, and political identity. It urges the Indian government to honor the constitutional and democratic integrity of Indian Held Kashmir.
National Conference’s response
Responding to the move, National Conference legislator Salman Sagar dismissed the resolution as invalid, stating, “Three legislators cannot pass a resolution of such significance. We already passed a resolution with the support of 62 members, addressing the region’s special status.”
