Srinagar, Jul 30 (KNS): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Ab. Qayoom Wani has welcomed Party President and Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's call for an “All Party meet” in the wake of confusion on article 35-A.

In a statement issued to KNS, Ab. Qayoom Wani termed all party meeting initiated by mehbooba timely and expressed happiness that it was responded positively by National Conference President Farooq Abdullah besides other leaders of different regional parties for protection of special identity of J&K state.

Wani said that article 370 and 35-A was sacred for every person who belongs to the JK state and nobody on earth can scrap it till "we are alive".

Wani said that it was right time for all political, religious and social organizations to stand together cutting across all political affiliations, cast, creed, colour, region and religion to fight for this great cause.

He further said that 370 and article 35A was our identify and any move to scrape it will add fuel to the fire and situation will go beyond any body’s control. Wani showed serious concern over fear created by “unwarranted circulars asking for details about Imams of masjid and masjid committee chairmans” and said.

The PDP leader urged upon the government to come clear on the present situation so that people of state may not feel insecure and will come out from fear and uncertainty. (KNS)