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GoI handshaked with nationalist Maharaja Hari Singh & not with any Pakistan's agent or terrorist outfit: Chrungoo

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 11/26/2021 12:18:33 PM

YB News Jammu, Nov 25 "In 1947, the government of India handshaked with the nationalist Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir Hari Singh, and not with any Pakistan's agent or a terrorist organisation which cleansed Kashmir of its indigenous people. The right to accession to either of the Dominions, India and Pakistan, was limited to the ruler of the state and the subjects had no choice as per the Indian Independence Act of 1947. The fake narrative that the people of the state had an option to choose is a designed story to hoodwink the opinion of the people. This fake description of the event of 1947 is being repeated time and again by certain vested interests to suit their partisan political agenda", said Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, senior BJP and KP leader, Incharge: Deptt of Political Feedback, BJP-J&K. Chrungoo, in a meeting held today at Jammu, was reacting to the statement made by Mehbooba Mufti. Addressing the meeting, he said that the threats issued by Mehbooba Mufti in regard to the unity and integrity of the nation are reminiscent of the volatile situation of 1953 when Sheikh Abdullah also used public platforms to threaten the government of India with dire consequences in case his ideas of autonomy were not taken to their logical conclusion. Mehbooba Mufti said in a public rally yesterday, "We have decided our fate with Mahatma Gandhi's India which gave us Article 370, our own constitution and flag. If they take everything from us, we will also take back our decision. They have to think if they want to keep J&K with them, they have to restore Article 370 and resolve the Kashmir issue". This is a clear threatening and instigation to arouse the sentiments of the people against the nation, parliament and the government that need to be taken cognizance of. Moreover, she is selling a fake narrative to the people about the accession of the state simply to keep herself politically alive consequent upon a number of divisions in her party, PDP over the last two years. Asking the Centre by Mehbooba Mufti 'to restore Article 370 and resolve the Kashmir issue if it wants to "keep Kashmir", saying people want return of "our identity and honour" and that too with interest' is tantamount to revolt and sedition, said the BJP leader. Chrungoo explained that, "Article 370, Article 35A, separate constitution, flag and symbol were removed only after due process of parliamentary and constitutional procedures. All the members of Parliament from the then J&K state barring one were present during the session and participated in the discussion and voting. The resolutions and bills in this connection were overwhelmingly voted with 80% votes in their favour. Even opposition parties supported the move. However, since some people have referred the matter to the Apex Court, therefore, it would be desirable for them to wait for its judgement. Any hue and cry with threatening political overtone and tenor is absolutely bizarre and hence unacceptable".