Srinagar, 15 Nov (KNS): The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary and MP Choudry Mohammad Ramzan said New Delhi will sooner or later have to reconsider the unconstitutional and undemocratic decisions of August 5, 2019, and restore Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status.

He said this while addressing an important party meeting held at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subh Complex.

The meeting was attended by Provincial President Advocate Showkat Ahmad Mir, spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, Provincial Secretary Syed Tawqeer Ahmad, Provincial President of the Women’s Wing Engineer Sabiya Qadri, Minority Cell Convener Jagdish Singh Azad, Provincial Youth President Mushtaq Mir and other party office-bearers.

Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan said that the unilateral abrogation of J&K’s special constitutional status on August 5, 2019, not only amounted to an injustice against the people of this historic region but also dealt a severe blow to the country’s federal democratic system and constitutional values.

He said that Articles 370 and 35A were not merely constitutional provisions but also safeguards for the identity, distinct character, land rights, employment opportunities and constitutional rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

He stated that the history of the National Conference is marked by sacrifices and a sustained struggle for protecting the identity, autonomy and special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir. "From the leadership of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah to the present day, the party has consistently made sacrifices to safeguard the constitutional rights, dignity and political identity of the people. Despite political challenges, difficult circumstances and adverse conditions, the National Conference has never compromised on its principled position and will not do so in the future either," he added.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He further said that the National Conference had raised its voice against the decisions of August 5, 2019, at every democratic, political, constitutional and legal forum. From Parliament to the Supreme Court, the party has continued its struggle for the restoration of the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

He emphasised that the restoration of Articles 370 and 35A remains a fundamental part of the party’s political commitment and struggle. This struggle, he said, is not driven by any political interest or desire for power, but by the need to protect the constitutional rights, collective identity and future of generations to come.

He maintained that protecting and restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s special status is not contrary to the unity of the country.

He urged the Central Government to rise above rigidity and political ego, respect the sentiments, aspirations and historical realities of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and reassess the consequences of the decisions taken on August 5, 2019.

He asserted that the restoration of statehood, special constitutional status and democratic rights of the people could serve as the foundation for rebuilding public trust and ensuring lasting political stability.

Reaffirming the National Conference’s commitment, Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan said that, guided by the principles and historical legacy of its founding leaders, the party would continue its struggle at every level for the restoration of the constitutional rights, distinct identity and political dignity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and would never retreat from its principled position.(KNS)