In Jammu and Kashmir, legislators from the BJP recently protested against a resolution introduced by other lawmakers who are calling for the reinstatement of Articles 370 and 35A. This came following a fresh resolution that was read in the assembly by leaders Sajad Lone, Waheed Parra, Mir Muhammad Fayaz, and Sheikh Khursheed, explicitly condemning the Indian government’s actions in 2019.
The resolution voiced strong opposition to what it termed the “unconstitutional and unilateral” revocation of Articles 370 and 35A, and the subsequent enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which restructured the region into two union territories, thus removing its special autonomous status. The resolution argues that these actions not only stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its statehood but also went against the foundational protections originally granted to the region in India’s Constitution.
The text of the resolution calls for the Government of India to restore Articles 370 and 35A in their original form, undoing changes introduced by the Reorganisation Act. Additionally, it urges respect for Jammu and Kashmir’s “distinct identity, culture, and political autonomy.” This reflects a continuing debate within the region and across India about the legal and political implications of the 2019 changes, as well as the desires of some regional political groups for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s previous status and protections.
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This demand illustrates ongoing tensions and varied perspectives within the region, as some leaders and political factions strive to reinstate the unique constitutional position Jammu and Kashmir held prior to the 2019 legislative changes.
