NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 31(NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA, Sajad Lone, has voiced opposition to the celebration of Union Territory (UT) Day in Jammu and Kashmir, calling the occasion a “humiliation” for the region and a reminder of its disempowerment.
He described the celebration as a reminder of Jammu and Kashmir’s demotion from a state to Union Territory status, arguing that marking the day only deepens the wounds of J&K’s people.
“Why should they rub salt into the wounds of the people of J&K?” Lone asked, criticizing what he sees as a commemoration that disregards the sentiments of residents who once lived in an autonomous state. He called on elected leaders to distance themselves from these events, which, according to him, depict J&K’s people as powerless.
The UT status, Lone contended, casts a shadow over J&K, suggesting that its people cannot be trusted with self-governance or are incapable of managing their own affairs. “This day,” he stressed, “should be remembered as a day of disempowerment, not triumph.”
He urged leaders across the political spectrum to reject pressures from the Central Government to celebrate a day he believes symbolizes subjugation. (News Vibes of India)
