Kashmir arch rivals join hands to want special status back |
More than a year after the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and its bifurcation into two Union Territories, two political parties of Jammu and Kashmir have formalized an alliance to seek “restoration” of the erstwhile state`s special status before August 5, 2019. The decision to formally name the alliance `People`s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration` was taken on 15th October. On August 4 last year, the signatories of the Gupkar declaration had vowed to “defend identity, autonomy and special status” of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting on Thursday was held at the residence of the National Conference president, MP, and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. The meeting was convened after the release of PDP chief and former CM Mehbooba Mufti, and was attended by Farooq, Mufti, National Conference vice-president and former CM Omar Abdullah, People`s Conference leader Sajad Lone, CPM leader M Y Tarigami and Awami National Conference`s Muzaffar Shah, besides some other leaders. After the meeting, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said, “We have now named this alliance… a formal name to this alliance would be People`s Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration`. Our battle is a constitutional battle and we want the government of India to return to the people of the (erstwhile) state the rights they had before 5th of August 2019.” Sources said the leaders discussed the political situation of Jammu and Kashmir after the revocation of its special status and the challenges ahead of them.
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