Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh Raises Banner for Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
In the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) MLA Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh displayed a banner advocating for the restoration of Article 370 and 35A. Sheikh explained that he had no other options to voice his concerns after being denied a chance to bring a resolution. The banner led to objections from BJP MLAs, resulting in a scuffle. The Speaker ordered the removal of disruptive members. Meanwhile, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) proposed a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370 and 35A, condemning their abrogation as unconstitutional. J-K People’s Conference President Sajad Lone criticized the National Conference for not supporting Sheikh, while CPI(M) MLA M Y Tarigami called the assembly chaos unfortunate. The assembly session began on November 4 and will conclude on November 8.
Doubts Revealed
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a special provision in the Indian Constitution that gave special autonomy to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It allowed the state to have its own constitution and decision-making powers except in areas like defense and foreign affairs.
Article 35A -: Article 35A was a provision that allowed the Jammu and Kashmir state legislature to define ‘permanent residents’ of the state and provide them special rights and privileges. It was part of the special autonomy given to Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly -: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is a legislative body where elected representatives discuss and make laws for the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is similar to a state assembly in other parts of India.
AIP MLA -: AIP stands for Awami Ittehad Party, a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. MLA means Member of Legislative Assembly, which is a person elected to represent people in the assembly.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India. It is one of the two largest parties in the country and is known for its nationalist policies.
PDP -: PDP stands for People’s Democratic Party, a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the regional parties that has been active in the politics of the region.
National Conference -: The National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the oldest and major parties in the region, often involved in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir.
CPI(M) -: CPI(M) stands for Communist Party of India (Marxist), a political party in India. It is known for its leftist ideology and has been active in various states across the country.
