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Solving people’s problems more important than Article 370: Dr Farooq Abdullah

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Last updated: October 18, 2024 10:14 pm
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In a significant shift from his earlier stance, National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah downplayed the immediate need to restore Article 370, emphasizing instead that addressing people’s everyday problems is the top priority.

Dr. Abdullah, a three-time Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, made these remarks during a public interaction on Thursday, marking a notable departure from his earlier rhetoric during election campaigns, where he frequently raised the demand for the Article’s reinstatement.

As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Correspondent, speaking to reporters here, when was asked about the status of Article 370, which granted special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir until its abrogation by the central government on August 5, 2019, Dr. Abdullah said, “The most important task for the current government is to address the problems faced by ordinary citizens.” He highlighted pressing issues like unemployment and civic inconveniences, such as poor traffic management, over political priorities. “Scooter riders here don’t even wear helmets. It’s dangerous,” he remarked while pointing to his cap, stressing public safety concerns.

Responding to speculations that he might be nominated to the Rajya Sabha, Abdullah quipped, “Who said I am going? The day I go, I’ll salute you first.”

Farooq Abdullah’s softened stance, however, comes even as his son Omar Abdullah took the oath as Chief Minister just a day earlier. The NC has consistently maintained that restoring Article 370 remains central to its political agenda. The party now faces mounting pressure from opposition parties to introduce a censure motion against the 2019 abrogation in the Assembly’s inaugural session.

When asked if Omar Abdullah’s government would bring such a motion, Dr. Abdullah neither confirmed nor denied it, instead reiterating the need to focus on people’s everyday hardships.

Dr. Abdullah also praised the government’s decision to end VIP privileges, such as creating green corridors to facilitate quick movement for high-profile individuals. “Now our ears won’t be disturbed by unnecessary sirens. Whether it’s a common man or a VIP, everyone is equal,” he said.

On the issue of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Abdullah expressed optimism, noting, “This has been discussed before, and the Supreme Court has also assured hearings. It will be restored soon.”—(KNO)

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