Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah stated that Article 370 had no connection to militancy in Kashmir, arguing that if Jammu and Kashmir’s special status had been the cause of militancy, the region would not be experiencing the current wave of militant attacks.
Addressing a press conference at the National Conference headquarters, Omar Abdullah said, “This question should be asked to the BJP, who claim that all militancy is connected with Article 370. After the removal of 370, they promised complete peace in Jammu and Kashmir, but the current situation proves otherwise."
"The rise in militant attacks is a result of government negligence. You cannot deny that the situation is getting worse day by day. Who is to blame for this? When our government was in power, we were blamed for these issues. It is clear that the current administration is not playing its role in improving the situation,” he said.
(KNO)