Irrelevant to Discuss Article 370 in J&K Assembly Session: BJP
The recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session has led to a heated debate, with the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly, Sunil Sharma, stating that discussing Article 370 in the session is irrelevant and a waste of time. The BJP MLA’s remarks come as a response to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s address to the Assembly, which did not reflect the promises made by the state’s present government.
Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abolished by the Indian government in August 2019. The move was met with widespread protests and criticism from various quarters, including the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The BJP, on the other hand, hailed the decision as a historic step towards integrating Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country.
Sunil Sharma’s remarks come as a surprise, given the BJP’s stance on Article 370 in the past. The party has always maintained that the special status was a barrier to development and integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. However, in the current political scenario, it seems that the BJP is shifting its focus to more pressing issues.
The LG’s address to the Assembly did not touch upon the promises made by the government, including the development of infrastructure, creation of new jobs, and improvement of law and order. Sunil Sharma expressed his disappointment at the lack of concrete steps towards addressing the state’s pressing issues. He said, “It’s irrelevant now to discuss Article 370 in the Assembly. It would be a waste of time if we will have the discussion on Article 370.”
The BJP MLA’s remarks have been seen as a sign of the party’s changing stance on Article 370. The party has been trying to woo voters in Jammu and Kashmir by promising development and prosperity. By downplaying the importance of Article 370, the BJP is trying to send a message that the party is focused on addressing the state’s real issues, rather than getting bogged down in constitutional debates.
The opposition parties in the state, including the NC and the PDP, have been critical of the BJP’s stance on Article 370. They argue that the party’s decision to abolish the special status was unconstitutional and has led to a decline in the state’s economy and infrastructure.
Sunil Sharma’s remarks have also been seen as a sign of the party’s attempt to build bridges with the opposition. The BJP has been trying to reach out to the NC and the PDP, with whom it has had strained relations in the past. By downplaying the importance of Article 370, the BJP is trying to create a sense of unity and cooperation in the state.
In conclusion, Sunil Sharma’s remarks that it is irrelevant to discuss Article 370 in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session are a significant development. The BJP MLA’s statement reflects the party’s changing stance on Article 370, and its focus on addressing the state’s real issues. The opposition parties, on the other hand, have been critical of the party’s stance, arguing that the decision to abolish the special status has led to a decline in the state’s economy and infrastructure.
As the political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the BJP’s stance on Article 370 develops. Will the party continue to downplay its importance, or will it make a U-turn and re-emphasize its significance? Only time will tell.
