PDP’s Aga Muntazir criticises ‘weak’ Art 370 resolution

Jammu, Nov 12: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi expressed his support for the recent resolution on the restoration of Article 370. However, he pointed out its limitations, saying that the resolution fell short in effectively conveying the people’s concerns to Delhi.
“While we support the resolution, it was weak and lacked the strength to address the gravity of the issue,” Muntazir said while attending a panel discussion organised by the United Peace Alliance in Jammu. “It (resolution) merely expressed light concern over the unilateral move that has hurt the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”
The PDP leader suggested a more assertive approach, urging the National Conference (NC) to introduce a bill in Parliament during the upcoming session to restore the original Article 370 as it stood in 1953, with the support of the INDIA alliance. “A stronger and legislative course of action was needed to ensure the issue gained proper attention,” he said.
Aga Muntazir stressed the importance of inclusivity in the resolution, particularly regarding Ladakh. “If the resolution calls for the restoration of Article 370, it cannot overlook Ladakh. Ladakh must also be included in this demand,” he asserted.
After the panel discussion, Mehdi held a press conference and called for a “more inclusive and robust strategy to safeguard the region’s interests”.