The abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, which occurred on August 5, 2019, removed constitutional safeguards that had long protected the unique identity, rights, and resources of J-K, she said.”These articles were the bulwark of our autonomy, culture, and distinct character.The unilateral removal of these provisions stripped away our ability to govern ourselves and protect our resources, leaving our future dictated by centralized control,” the PDP president said.Mufti pointed out this is not the development the government claims it to be, but a “systematic disenfranchisement” that “deprives” the region’s citizens of their fundamental rights and self-determination.The valley-based mainstream political parties criticised the LG administration for celebrating the UT Foundation Day and skipped the event.The ruling National Conference did not attend the event, nor did People’s Conference leader Sajad Gani Lone and CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, who said the administration went ahead with the programme despite people “clearly voting” against it.Pradesh Congress Committee president Karra told reporters here, “For the people of Jammu and Kashmir, it is a black day. If you think people are going to celebrate it, you are asking for too much.”The PCC president was responding to a question on why Congress leaders did not attend the Union Territory Foundation Day event organised by the LG administration.He said the Congress will not be part of any event that celebrates the mockery of the Constitutional set-up.”It is not just the opinion of Congress party but all the people who have been affected by this mockery,” he added.
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