Chapter of Article 370, contrary to what Delhi thinks, is not closed: Sajad Lone

Administration creating a pressure cooker like situation in Kashmir, says Peoples Conference chief

Expanding its footprint to south Kashmir, J&K Peoples Conference (PC) held a massive rally in the once Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bastion in Shangus on Sunday, with party chief Sajad Lone saying, “The issue of Article 370 is sacrosanct and its demand will never die. It is not subservient to our raising of the issue. The chapter of Article 370, contrary to what Delhi thinks, is not closed.”

He said the PC will speak truthfully to the people about the status of Article 370. “Our stand on Article 370 is clear. We will fight for whatever has been snatched from the people of Jammu and Kashmir unconstitutionally.”

In an oblique reference to the PDP and the National Conference, Mr. Lone said the traditional parties were hand in glove with Delhi in lieu of political space. “These parties have irreversibly damaged the cause of the people of Kashmir. The theatre is scripted, directed and produced by Delhi and they are mere actors enacting their respective roles. They at times have to shout, at times have to cry, at times have to act the martyr,” he said.