Normalcy in J&K post Art 370 abrogation is forced, not organic: CM
The abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has been a topic of controversy and debate since its implementation in August 2019. The central government had claimed that the move would bring about a new era of peace and normalcy in the region, but recent statements by Jammu and Kashmir’s former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have cast doubt on the sincerity of these claims.
In a recent interview, Omar Abdullah, who was the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2009 to 2015, expressed his concerns about the current state of affairs in the region. According to him, the normalcy that has been achieved in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 is “forced” and not organic.
“If what is happening in J&K is organic, then nothing like it. If it is driven out of fear, then there’s a problem,” Omar Abdullah said. “But I’ll hazard that people don’t believe it is organic,” he added.
Omar Abdullah’s comments are significant because they highlight the underlying tensions and fears that still exist in the region. The abrogation of Article 370 had led to widespread protests and unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, with many people expressing concerns about their future and the fate of their special status.
The central government had argued that the move was necessary to integrate Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and to bring about economic development and progress. However, Omar Abdullah’s comments suggest that the normalcy that has been achieved in the region is not a natural or spontaneous process, but rather a forced one.
This is because the central government had taken several measures to maintain law and order in the region, including imposing curfew, restrictions on movement, and deploying thousands of security personnel. While these measures may have helped to restore normalcy, they also created a sense of fear and unease among the people.
Omar Abdullah’s comments are also significant because they highlight the need for a more nuanced and sensitive approach to addressing the concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The central government had claimed that the abrogation of Article 370 would bring about a new era of peace and normalcy, but Omar Abdullah’s comments suggest that this may not be the case.
Instead, the central government needs to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and address their concerns and fears. This can be achieved by listening to their voices, respecting their rights, and working towards a more inclusive and equitable society.
In conclusion, Omar Abdullah’s comments highlight the need for a more nuanced and sensitive approach to addressing the concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. While the central government had claimed that the abrogation of Article 370 would bring about a new era of peace and normalcy, Omar Abdullah’s comments suggest that this may not be the case. Instead, the central government needs to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and address their concerns and fears.
