In his first media interview since 5 August 2019, the former CM of Jammu and Kashmir said he hoped the Supreme Court would strike down the repeal of Article 370.
The writ petitions filed under Article 226 notes that the leaders have been held in 'brazen violation' of the constitutional guarantee of right to liberty.
There's been no word on Article 370 from Farooq and Omar Abdullah, released from detention, or Mehbooba Mufti, who is otherwise vocal on Twitter. Analysts say they must make position clear.
Farooq Abdullah, who was released last week, has chosen to remain silent on Article 370, indicating an acceptance of the new political realities in J&K.
Abdullah cited the detection of Kashmir’s first COVID-19 case and said high-speed internet was a necessity because authorities had locked down ‘large parts of the Valley’.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija also described Farooq Abdullah’s visit to their house as a courtesy visit and said she appreciated the gesture.
Release of NC leader Farooq Abdullah marked the beginning of the second phase, in which Modi govt wants to engage with politicians beyond the ‘old guard’.
MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
Once upon a time, the apex court could rescind the allocation of coal blocks, the allotment of 2 G licences, along with spectrum. Today it feels diffident on restoration of 4 G internet access for Kashmiris. It was left to the LG, a 1985 batch IAS officer, to say there would be no security implications in doing so. The idea that the SC might actually strike down the 5th August decision, or the scheme of electoral bonds, the CA Act is now looking a little quaint. Like people using a fountain pen.
Stop lying, there is no betrayal of the faith of the people of J&K. It was not people but their king who joined India.
Once upon a time, the apex court could rescind the allocation of coal blocks, the allotment of 2 G licences, along with spectrum. Today it feels diffident on restoration of 4 G internet access for Kashmiris. It was left to the LG, a 1985 batch IAS officer, to say there would be no security implications in doing so. The idea that the SC might actually strike down the 5th August decision, or the scheme of electoral bonds, the CA Act is now looking a little quaint. Like people using a fountain pen.