Thursday, September 12, 2019

MATTER OF KASHMIR, NOT KASHMIRIS PART-1

On 5th Aug, 2019, BJP led NDA government revoked the special status of Jammu & Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two union territories. The future will recognize this day as "black day" for Indian constitution as we remember the emergency of 1975. Article 370 and 35A has its own history since independence and the special status provided to the Kashmir by signing the instrument of accession by both the parties, Nehru (represented the India) and Maharaja Hari singh from Kashmir. This article was the only bridge working with both the territories. Somehow, removing this article is necessary from long ago but the way in which government did this is totally unconstitutional.




As article 370 not only contained its own history and demands but it is also necessary to understands its three aspects, such as constitutional, moral and ideological aspects. By constitutional aspect I would like to quote article 1 of the Indian constitution which says the Bharat shall be a union of states, which mean states are the fundamental units in an union or India. Hence, I can say the bifurcation of J&k damaged the federal structure of India. Second is moral aspect, instrument of accession states that the provision is temporary until and unless the plebiscite is held in valley. Which was impossible to be conduct from last 70 years as our PM said but having an abnormal situation dose not give you the right to take power in your hands, this will help you for a while by leaving a long lasting effects. Last and most important aspect is ideological aspect of abrogation of special status in J&K, as we know that in the modern era country is facing the old communal distress. Those people who talk about Hindu rasthra must know the truth that India is not made up of Hindus only. These steps taken by government targeting only Muslim majority states of India. Kashmir is not just about Kashmir, it is somehow related with the context of the UAPA, NRC and communalism.

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