Explaining the context of the Article 370 and the special position granted to the state Baig said it was no concession to Jammu & Kashmir but a recognition of the distinct historical, cultural and ethnic status of the erstwhile princely state which had decided to throw its lot with a democratic
Baig said in recognition of these facts it was decided at the time of accession that the state would retain the authority to accept or not any future constitution of
Quoting from the constitution of India Baig said it was wrong to say, as the BJP does, that Article 370 was a hurdle in relations between the state and the centre. Contrary to this he maintained, that it was only because of the Article 370 that Jammu & Kashmir had a constitutional relationship with the union. He said the Article had virtually assumed a permanent status as it could be scrapped only through a resolution by the constituent Assembly of
Condemning the malicious and insensitive expressions by some members that branded Muslims of the country in a particular color Baig said “We are as much the stake holders of
On the economic problems facing Jammu & Kashmir Baig reiterated that this state could be the richest and most developed in entire country. Instead of helping the state in harnessing its water resources, unfortunately a Sahukari system was adopted through which the state was denied access to and utilization of its river waters which resulted in our economic dependence and serious energy crisis. “Give us our waters and power back and no Chief Minister will have to go to
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