Kashmir Patriot Desk
SRINAGAR: Citing Panchayat and local bodies polls to be held in the state in October as a reason, Jammu and Kashmir government moves application in apex court seeking adjournment of the hearing on article 35A scheduled for August 6 on Monday, sources told Kashmir Patriot
Sources said that the hearing on Article 35A may be adjourned as Supreme Court accepted state application.
Worth to mention Kashmir is on the edge in a run-up to the hearing on Article 35A in the Supreme Court on Monday. From civil society groups to separatists to corporates, Kashmir valley is gearing up for another bout of unrest in case Article 35 A is struck down.
Under the article, Indian citizens, other than the subjects of Jammu and Kashmir, cannot acquire immovable property, get state government jobs, avail state-sponsored scholarship schemes or have the voting rights in the state.
Joint Resistance Leadership of separatists have already called for a two-day shutdown from Sunday and told people to remain ready for another agitation and occupy the streets if the Article is struck down.
Civil society groups and business bodies have also threatened mass agitation if the law is scrapped. “Any attempt to tinker with it will not be tolerated. New Delhi shall be responsible for any consequences”, said Mohammad Yasin Khan, President Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF).
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