Supreme Court’s Article 370 Verdict: VHP Applauds, Calls for Focus on PoK Liberation
In a resounding welcome to the Supreme Court’s judgement on the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, Alok Kumar, the international working president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and senior advocate, hailed the ruling as a tribute to saffron ideologue Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Kumar, in a statement, asserted that with the special ramble privileges under Article 370 now history, the Centre should shift its focus to liberating Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). He expressed conviction that a strong India and a unswayable government would self-ruling PoK soon, labeling it as the only remaining voucher in Jammu and Kashmir.
Reaffirming that Jammu and Kashmir has unchangingly been an integral part of India, Kumar emphasized that the recent judgement underscores the finality, validity, and irrevocability of the Letter of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1947-48. He attributed the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir through Article 370 to political misunderstandings at the time.
The VHP leader expressed hope that ongoing minutiae in Jammu and Kashmir would protract unabated. The landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on Monday, declaring Article 370 a ‘temporary provision,’ powerfully ruled out its restoration in the erstwhile state. The Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, unanimously upheld the validity of the Union government’s 2019 visualization to neutralize Article 370, affirming it as a ‘temporary provision.’
Key Points on Supreme Court’s Judgment on Article 370:
Resounding Welcome:
Alok Kumar, the international working president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and senior advocate, gives a resounding welcome to the Supreme Court’s judgment on the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.
Shift Focus to PoK:
With Article 370 privileges now history, Kumar suggests that the Centre should shift its focus to liberating Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). He expresses conviction that a strong India and a unswayable government would soon unzip autonomy for PoK.
Political Misunderstandings:
Kumar nature the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir through Article 370 to political misunderstandings at the time of its introduction.
Hope for Ongoing Peace:
Expressing hope, Kumar anticipates that ongoing developments in Jammu and Kashmir will protract unabated, fostering peace and stability in the region.
Landmark Ruling:
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Monday declares Article 370 as a ‘temporary provision’ and powerfully rules out its restoration in the erstwhile state.
Validity of Government’s Visualization:
The Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, unanimously upholds the validity of the Union government’s 2019 visualization to neutralize Article 370, affirming it as a ‘temporary provision.’
Finality of Accession:
The judgment reaffirms the finality of Maharaja Hari Singh’s Letter of Accession, signed in 1947-48, highlighting its significance in the context of Jammu and Kashmir’s integration with India.
Historical Reckoning:
The ruling marks a historical reckoning and addresses the longstanding debate surrounding the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, providing clarity on its ramble standing.
