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PAGD adopts resolution to restore special status of J&K, Ladakh
8/24/2021 10:45:29 PM
Early Times Report

Srinagar, Aug 24: The Peoples Alliance for Gukpar Declaration (PAGD) on Tuesday adopted a resolution reiterating its resolve to fight for the restore of the special status of J&K and Ladakh that was guaranteed under Article 370 and Article 35 A of the India Constitution.
The resolution was adopted by PAGD during a meeting called to discuss the prevailing situation in the Union Territory and have wider consultations on the way forward for restoration of the special status of erstwhile state of J&K.
PAGD leaders and workers -- including from National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), CPI (M), Awani National Conference (ANC) and Peoples Movement -- met at the residence of its chairman Dr Farooq Abdullah on Gupkar road.
“We have adopted a resolution during the meeting. In the resolution we have reiterated our resolve to fight for the restoration of special status of J&K and Ladakh that was guaranteed under Article 370 and Article 35A. We have sought full restoration of statehood. We have also sought restoration of the Constitution of J&K that was unconstitutionally abrogated by the centre on August 5, 2019,” PAGD spokesperson Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami told reporters after the conclusion of the meeting.
“Today we (PAGD leaders) met after a long time. The government is trying to hamper our efforts but we managed to meet. The agenda of the meeting was the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. We formed the PAGD after the abrogation of Article 370 and we are fighting for it,” he added.
This was the first time since the formation of the alliance that leaders, representing the PAGD parties in different parts of Kashmir valley, are holding a joint meeting.
“Unconstitutional decisions of August 5, 2019 taken in the Parliament to nullify Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution of India and the damaging legislation which dismembered the historic state and created two Union Territories – Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh - has created a big political void and deep uncertainty in the erstwhile state. It is most unfortunate that the judicial challenges against this abrogation as a violation of the Constitution continue to remain pending before the Supreme Court even after two years,” read the resolution.
“The suppression of civil liberties and democratic rights continues unabated. Attack on democratic rights under the draconian laws like UAPA/PSA continues as hundreds of people remain under detention without even charges being framed. New orders are being passed like non-clearance for passports and government services to anyone involved in ‘law and order’ or ‘stone pelting cases’. This negates the principle of natural justice by equating a police report with being guilty and being denied all these services. Jurisprudence underlines that everyone is innocent till proven guilty,” it said.
The resolution said that by making the status of Permanent Residents of erstwhile state redundant, thereby, the protection of jobs and land rights were snatched arbitrarily which deepened the sense of insecurity in the regions and communities.
“Economy of the region is getting from bad to worse day-by-day as the tall promises of development, investment and job creation of the government have fallen flat. Instead of creating new employment opportunities, daily-wagers, casual labourers, scheme workers and other contractual employees are either not getting wages regularly or are being altogether denied their wages. Agriculture and Horticulture, Tourism, handicrafts, transport and other sectors are in deep crisis,” it said.
“Successive executive orders post August 2019 like domicile laws, curbs on media, intimidation of government employees, discriminatory rules on employment are some of the authoritarian diktats that have been imposed on the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Termination of some employees without giving them a chance to be heard, has created a fear psychosis among the employees in general. Local officers are being side-lined and the abolition of State Cadre is one more step towards disempowerment of the people,” the resolution alleged.
It further alleged that unabated killings of people, including political activists, in Kashmir belie the government’s peace and normalcy claims. This meeting unequivocally condemns the killings of unarmed persons, including political activists.
“It is absolutely imperative that people in every region and community in J&K remain united and not fall prey to false campaigns and attempts aimed at dividing and disempowering them further. Not only in Kashmir, but there is huge dissatisfaction over the impact of the undemocratic course adopted by the Center and the local administration in Jammu and Ladakh regions as well. People in all regions of the erstwhile state have started questioning the BJP’s claim of “Naya Kashmir”. People want to know what they have achieved by destroying perspective of Naya Kashmir which was framed through hard and protracted struggle by the people against the autocratic regime and feudal lords,” it said.
“Nothing substantial has emerged after Prime Minister’s ‘Dilli ki Doori and Dil ki Doori’ slogan during his meeting with J&K leaders in New Delhi two months back. No confidence-building-measured have been taken to provide some relief to distressed people of the region. Statehood as it existed prior to August 5, 2019 must be restored. All political prisoners must be released immediately. Indiscriminate use of draconian laws must be put to an end. We firmly resolve to uphold the glorious traditions of unity, amity and brotherhood of the people of different regions and communities. We assure our people that we shall remain on their side under all circumstances for their better future and dignified life,” it added.
The Centre on August 5, 2019 abrogated Article 370 and Article 35 A, besides dividing the erstwhile state into two Union Territories (UTs) – J&K and Ladakh. Hundreds of politicians, including three former chief ministers – Omar Abdullah, Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti – activities and separatist leaders were placed under preventive detention and later booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) for several months. The PAGD was formed ‘to strive for erstwhile state’s position before August 5, 2019, including restoration of the special status and statehood’.
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