Discussion on Motion of Thanks on Governor’s Address concludes

Jammu, March 5 (Scoop News) –   Speaking on the motion of thanks on Governor’s Address  Muzaffar Hussain Baig described Article 370 as a bridge between Centre and the State. He said the BJP members who are creating hue and cry to abolish the article 370 from the Indian Constitution are totally ignorant of the legalities of the issue and are misleading the people. He said the provision existed in the State much before independence.

 He said the President of India can abrogate the article 370 only on the recommendations of the constituent assembly of the State which no more existed, meaning the act can’t be scrapped. He said both National Conference and PDP have given their formulations about Kashmir and invited others to come up with their thoughts in line with public aspirations rather than dubbing people as fundamentalists.

            On the remarks passed by a BJP legislator a few days back in the House, Baig said Islam is a symbol of love, peace and brotherhood and teaches respect to other religions. He said Islam has nothing to do with violence and every right thinking person condemned the act of violence in any form.

            He said that India is a multi religious country and everybody has equal rights to live according to their faith.

            Mir Saifullah in his address praised the Governor’s Address envisaging host of measures for the welfare and prosperity of the State and people. He said problems like social, economic and political prevail in every society which need to be addressed by the Government.

            Mir Saifullah further said that peace is must for the all-round development for which aspirations of people are required to be addressed. He said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a long turmoil of over 20 years and the State has hardly come out from the crisis. He said this has happened with the positive steps taken by the present Government.

            He further urged for resolution of Kashmir issue by holding tri level talks between India-Pakistan and people of the State whose future is at stake. He also demanded withdrawal of several laws imposed during the past over 20 years. He said Prime Minister is also keen to resolve the issue and stressed for sincere implementation of the recommendations of working groups which will pave way for complete normalization in the State especially in Kashmir.

             Mohammad Sharief Niaz also spoke in favour of the Governor’s Address and appreciated the achievements of the present Government reflected in Governor’s Address.

             Niaz demanded upgradation of Health Services, Education, Forest and PHE Schemes benefitting large number of rural people.

             Niaz maintained that security forces have not entered State at their own but on the formal requisition from the then ruler of the State. He also demanded action for restoration of the territories under the illegal occupation of Pakistan and China for which he demanded a strong resolution. He also castigated those who are demanding merger of State with Pakistan saying that the basis of formation of Pakistan on Islamic tenets has defeated its purpose.  

            Er. Abdul Rashid welcomed the statement of the prime Minister during his yesterday visit to Jammu regarding resumption of talks between India and Pakistan. He also demanded hassle free Haj pilgrimages of those whose relatives had some kind of links with militancy in the past. He demanded early withdrawal of AFSAFA from the State.

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