PDP promises restoration of Art 370, 35A in its manifesto: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has said that her party has promised restoration of Articles 370 and 35A and safeguarding rights of the people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir in its manifesto.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Mehbooba Mufti talking to reporters in Srinagar said, “The unconstitutional and illegal revocation of Articles 370 and 35A in 2019 has further complicated the Kashmir dispute, deepening the alienation felt by the people of the region.”
She said the PDP is resolute in its pursuit of restoring the constitutional guarantees that were unjustly scrapped, and is committed to restoring Jammu and Kashmir to its original status, ensuring that the voices of its people are heard and their rights are safeguarded.
She said the PDP has promised the advocacy of “diplomatic initiatives between India and Pakistan, emphasising conflict resolution, confidence-building measures, and regional cooperation” and the establishment of “full connectivity across the Line of Control for trade and social exchange.”
Mehbooba said the party will strive for the revocation of Public Safety Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Enemy Act to put an end to unjust arrests of political and social activists, journalists, civil society and concerned citizens” and are committed to the revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
The party also promised to restore the Waqf Board to its former excellence with transparency, accountability, and a community-focused approach, she maintained.
