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SC of India to decide on the very Idea of India not merely Illegal abrogation of article 370 : Mehbooba Mufti | | Bijbehara/Anantnag, December 09 (Scoop News)- Addressing an enthusiastic gathering of the party workers here, The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP), President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, expressed deep concerns about the impending Supreme Court judgment on the legality of the abrogation of Article 370, scheduled for December 11th. Mufti, who was in Bijbehara as part of her continuing public reach-out program, invoked the Supreme Court's prior decisions, highlighting that the court had previously maintained that Article 370 could only be scrapped based on the recommendations of the constituent assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.
Emphasising the constitutional implications, Mufti asserted that any decision contrary to this established process would not only be against the constitution but also against the very spirit of the idea of India.
She framed the upcoming verdict as not solely about Article 370 but as a pivotal moment determining the future of India's identity. Mufti expressed hope that the Supreme Court would recognize the enduring consequences, transcending political transitions.
Mufti called attention to the foundational values of the nation, emphasizing that checks and balances by the institutions should prevent those in power from undermining democracy, people's rights, and constitutionalism. She rallied the people of Jammu and Kashmir, urging them not to lose hope and emphasizing the importance of unity to secure their rights and restore their identity and dignity.
Addressing the convention, the Party Vice President Abdul Rehman Veeri highlighted the visionary leadership of Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, acknowledging the PDP's role in providing a crucial alternative political platform. Veeri commended Mufti's dedication, noting the significant strides made towards lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr. Mehboob Beg, the party's General Secretary Organization and former parliamentarian, reinforced the commitment to addressing core political issues in Jammu and Kashmir. He asserted that Mufti Sahab's roadmap remained the ultimate solution, rejecting the notion of lasting majoritarianism and hegemony in constitutional democracies.
Among others who addressed the convention were the Party Chief Spokesperson Syed Suhail Bukhari, District President Anantnag Advocate Sheikh Javed Ahmad, Party Spokesperson Advocate Iqbal Tahir, Coordinator of Youth PDP for South Kashmir Najm u Saqib & others ... |
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