Irrelevant to Discuss Article 370 in J&K Assembly Session: BJP
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session has been making headlines lately, with the BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma expressing his views on the discussion of Article 370. According to Sharma, it is “irrelevant” to discuss Article 370 in the assembly, stating that it would be a waste of time.
The statement comes after Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha’s address to the assembly, which did not reflect the promises made by the state’s present government. Sharma’s comments suggest that the BJP is not interested in revisiting the contentious issue of Article 370, which was scrapped by the Centre in August 2019.
Article 370 was a constitutional provision that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The provision was scrapped by the Centre, and the state was reorganized into two union territories – Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The move was met with widespread protests and criticism from various quarters, including opposition parties and civil society groups.
The BJP has maintained that the abolition of Article 370 was necessary to ensure the development and integration of the region with the rest of the country. However, the move was also seen as an attempt to undermine the state’s autonomy and erase its distinct identity.
Sharma’s comments on Article 370 come at a time when the assembly is discussing the annual budget and the state’s development plans. The LoP has been critical of the government’s handling of the state’s affairs, and his statements on Article 370 are likely to be seen as a reflection of the BJP’s stance on the issue.
The BJP has been in power in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, and the party has been accused of neglecting the state’s development and welfare. The opposition parties have been demanding that the government focus on the state’s development and address the issues faced by the people, rather than engaging in polarizing politics.
Sharma’s statement on Article 370 is likely to be seen as a attempt to shift the focus away from the government’s failures and onto the opposition’s perceived weaknesses. The LoP has been critical of the government’s handling of the state’s affairs, and his comments on Article 370 are likely to be seen as a reflection of the BJP’s attempts to divert attention away from its own shortcomings.
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has been a contentious issue in recent times, with the BJP and the opposition parties engaging in a bitter fight over the state’s governance. The assembly has been unable to function effectively, with the opposition parties criticizing the government’s handling of the state’s affairs and the government accusing the opposition of being obstructionist.
In the midst of this political turmoil, Sharma’s statement on Article 370 is likely to be seen as a attempt to calm the waters and shift the focus away from the government’s failures. However, the move is likely to be seen as a sign of weakness by the opposition parties, who are likely to continue to demand accountability from the government.
In conclusion, Sunil Sharma’s statement on Article 370 is a reflection of the BJP’s stance on the issue, which is likely to be seen as a attempt to divert attention away from its own shortcomings. The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session is likely to continue to be marked by controversy and political wrangling, with the opposition parties demanding accountability from the government and the government accusing the opposition of being obstructionist.
