Either Article 370 will exist, or J & K won't be a part of India: Omar Abdullah
New Delhi: Within hours of assuming charge, the Narendra Modi government reiterated that it was open to a debate on the revocation of Article 370, that gives Jammu and Kashmir special status.
PMO minister of state Jitendra Singh said Tuesday efforts would be made to “convince” the “unconvinced”, adding, “If we do not have a debate and discussion, how would you be able to tell those unable to understand what they have been deprived of on account of Article 370.”
Mr Singh’s remarks drew a sharp reaction from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
He said “talk of revocation of Article 370 is not just ill-informed, it’s irresponsible”. He added that Article 370 was the “only constitutional link” between the state and the rest of the country.
So the new MOS PMO says process/discussions to revoke Art 370 have started. Wow, that was a quick beginning. Not sure who is talking 1/n
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) May 27, 2014Mark my words & save this tweet - long after Modi Govt is a distant memory either J&K won't be part of India or Art 370 will still exist 2/n
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) May 27, 2014Art 370 is the ONLY constitutional link between J&K & rest of India. Talk of revocation of not just ill informed it's irresponsible. 3/3
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) May 27, 2014