Don’t politicize Article 35A: BJP leader Ram Madhav

 

As quoted by ANI, Madhav who looks after the political affairs of Jammu and Kashmir stated that instead of making a hue and cry, people should wait for the final verdict of the apex court. The BJP leader underlined that one must not challenge the intentions of judicial establishment.

Reacting to the allegation levelled on the ruling party, the former RSS leader mentioned that the apex court will address the issues raised by Some NGO regarding Article 35A.

On August 16, the Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra will rehear the Public Interest Litigations filed by four applicants demanding the removal of Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir’s Political parties, like Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Conference, and other separatist leaders are against the scrapping of Article 35A whereas the ruling party at the center is against the special provision extended to the Himalayan state.

Article 35A is a legal provision which empowers the J&K legislature to define the state's permanent residents' and their special rights and privileges. It was included to the Constitution through a presidential order of 1954.