Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 26: Dr Pardeep Mahotra, media Incharge, J&K BJP today stated that Article 370 reminds the people of Jammu & Kashmir of the grave injustice inflicted by this provision for over seven decades.
In a statement issued, Mahotra said, “The abrogation of Article 370 marked the end of a draconian, discriminatory and regressive system that kept Jammu & Kashmir isolated from the national mainstream and deprived many sections of rights and opportunities to lead dignified life.”
“The worst sufferers under Article 370 were West Pakistan Refugees, Gorkhas, Valmiki Samaj members, women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other marginalized communities, who were denied citizenship rights, property ownership and equal opportunities despite being Indian citizens,” he said.
Mahotra further stated that Article 370 obstructed governance and transparency, as laws like the Right to Information Act and Central Vigilance Commission had limited applicability, allowing corruption, dynastic politics and lack of accountability to flourish.
“Article 370 was misused to fuel a sense of separatism and terrorism, providing Pakistan an excuse to interfere in India’s internal affairs. Recurrent strikes, unrest and curfews crippled daily life, damaged tourism and curtailed freedoms,” he added.
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