NC will continue its struggle for restoration of Kashmir’s special status: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has said that restoration of occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status remained at the top of the party’s political agenda, asserting that the NC would continue its struggle for its restoration.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Farooq Abdullah addressing a gathering in Srinagar said that despite the unilateral alteration of the constitutional provisions relating to Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference would not retreat from its position and would continue its political and constitutional struggle.
“The issue remains at the top of the party’s agenda,” he said, adding that the people of Jammu and Kashmir had the right to raise their voice for restoration of their constitutional rights.
He also said that Jammu and Kashmir was facing several issues and difficulties, stressing the need for an elected government with a strong mandate and adequate powers to address public concerns, ensure development and strengthen governance.
The NC president called for strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring that the aspirations and rights of the people were protected. KMS—10A
