NVI Correspondent
Jammu, Dec 13 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir BJP Chief Sat Sharma today strongly opposed any move to reintroduce Article 370, asserting that passing a resolution for its restoration in the Legislative Assembly was devoid of legal or practical impact.
Speaking at a gathering of party workers in Kathua district, Sharma criticized the National Conference (NC) for its stance on Article 370, accusing it of exploiting the provision for personal and political gains.
“Even if a resolution for the restoration of Article 370 is brought to the Assembly, it will serve no purpose,” Sharma said. He said the resolution was passed when BJP MLAs were forcibly removed from the Assembly.
Sharma accused the Omar Abdullah-led government of plunging J&K back into the “old, bad days” marked by dynastic politics and misgovernance. He alleged that families like the Abdullahs, Muftis, and Gandhis were the primary beneficiaries of Article 370, which enabled them to perpetuate their power while the common people of J&K suffered. “The abrogation of Article 370 has disrupted their monopoly and left these political families frustrated,” Sharma said.
The BJP leader highlighted the tangible benefits brought by the historic decision to revoke Article 370 in August 2019. He emphasized that the move had empowered marginalized communities such as Valmikis, West Pakistani refugees, and other downtrodden groups who had long been denied basic rights under the erstwhile provisions.
“Under Article 370, Valmikis and West Pakistani refugees were treated as second-class citizens, deprived of their rightful opportunities. Its abrogation has ended decades of injustice and brought hope and dignity to these communities,” he added.
Sharma reiterated that the BJP remains committed to the welfare of all sections of society and ensuring the integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the nation. He urged the people to see through the “false narratives” of political parties seeking to revive Article 370 and stressed that its rollback marked a new era of equality, justice, and development for the J&K(News Vibes of India)
