The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has forcefully censured the Congress-Public Gathering (NC) partnership following articulations by Pakistan Safeguard Pastor Khwaja Asif. Asif confidently guaranteed that Pakistan and the coalition shared a common position on reestablishing Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Furthermore, he emphasized their unified stance on the issue.
In an online entertainment post, BJP pioneer Amit Malviya censured the association among Pakistan and the Congress-NC coalition. Malviya composed on X, “Pakistan, a state known for its illegal intimidation, upholds the Congress and Public Meeting’s situation on Kashmir. Pakistan’s Safeguard Clergyman Khwaja Asif, on Hamid Mir’s Capital Chat on Geo News, said, ‘Pakistan and the Public Gathering Congress union are in total agreement in regards to the rebuilding of Article 370 and 35A.’ How could it be that from Pannun to Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi and his Congress party constantly align themselves with those hostile to India’s interests.”
Earlier, Khwaja Asif had appeared on Geo News’ Capital Talk with senior columnist Hamid Mir. Additionally, during the discussion, he shared his views on the political situation in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, the interviewer asked Asif whether Pakistan and the NC-Congress coalition shared the same objective regarding Article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir. He responded affirmatively, saying, “Absolutely. Our demand is the same.”
Asif affirmed that Article 370 could be restored if the NC-Congress alliance gained power in Jammu and Kashmir. He stated, “I believe it is possible. The National Conference and Congress hold significant influence there. The population of the valley has been highly mobilized around this issue. And I accept quite possibly the Public Meeting will come to control. They have made this a significant political race issue, supporting the reclamation of Jammu and Kashmir’s status,” Asif added.
Accordingly, NC Supporter Farooq Abdullah reaffirmed his party’s obligation to reestablish the unique status of Jammu and Kashmir if the partnership wins. Abdullah commented, “How long did the BJP require to revoke Article 370? By God willing, we will likewise reestablish it. Article 370 is the heartbeat of individuals of Jammu and Kashmir. We will reestablish Article 370 and 35A.”
Previous Boss Pastor Omar Abdullah likewise communicated confidence about the expected return of Article 370. He contended, “The sky is the limit. Assuming it was unthinkable, the High Court could not have possibly decided on Article 370 three times. If today a five-judge constitution seat has disallowed Article 370. It is conceivable that a seven-judge constitution seat could manage in support of its tomorrow.”
The BJP’s response also underscores the political pressure surrounding the issue of Article 370. The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are progressing in three stages. The first phase of voting took place on September 18. While the second phase is scheduled for September 25, and the third phase on October 1. The counting of votes will occur on October 8.
Moreover, this situation emphasizes the ongoing political debate over the status of Jammu and Kashmir, which carries significant implications for the region’s future. As a result, the political stakes are higher than ever.
ANI
