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| NC WC Resolution Insistence on autonomy, revocation of AFSPA, dialogue with Pak | | | Rustam | 12/11/2012 6:57:49 AM |
| EARLY TIMES REPORT
jammu, Dec 10: The National Conference (NC) Working Committee, which met at the party headquarters in Jammu on December 8, adopted a highly controversial resolution indicating that it will not abandon its divisive, anti-Army and pro-Pakistan agenda and that it will continue to complicate the situation in the State. The resolution reflected on several issues, including issues of governance and empowerment of panchayats. At the same time, the NC through its resolution left none in any doubt that it would not only interfere in matters relating to India-Pakistan relations but also continue to demand autonomy from New Delhi as well as revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
Regarding India-Pakistan relations with which the State Government has nothing to do, the Working Committee unanimously resolved that India and Pakistan must enter into a "sustained dialogue" and "find a permanent solution to the Kashmir imbroglio, which is acceptable to all stakeholders and can lead to a pasting peace in the region." The resolution clearly suggested (1) Jammu and Kashmir is not a settled issue, (2) the NC considers Pakistan one of the stakeholders in the State, and (3) it will continue to interfere in international relations, which do not fall with the State domain. There is only one stakeholder and that is New Delhi. It must be recognized and the sooner it is done the better. An overwhelming majority of the people in the state doesn't subscribe to any of the NC's formulations.
As for autonomy, the NC resolution said: "The restoration of the autonomy continues to be the bedrock of the National Conference's policy and agenda". In other words, the NC again expressed its no-confidence in the Indian laws and institutions. It needs to underlined that while a vast majority of people in Jammu Pradesh and Ladakh region is vehemently opposed to the demand seeking autonomy for the state, there are many sections of society in Kashmir which also hate the demand. The fact of the matter is that the people of the State, barring the regressive forces, are for the state's full integration with India. There should be no doubt it.
As far as the NC's demand for the revocation of the AFSPA is concerned, the resolution said: "The State must continue its efforts with the Government of India for the revocation of the AFSPA in a phased manner". Which means the NC continues to denounce such legislations which the Army and paramilitary forces need the most to combat secessionist and communal violence and defeat the Pakistani evil designs on Jammu and Kashmir. The NC doesn't represent the will of the people of the State; it represents only a minority view. But more than that, the NC is not ruling the State on its own; it is at the helm of affairs only because of the Congress party. It would not be out of place to mention here that the Jammu Pradesh-based Congress leadership and cadres and supporters do not share the views of the NC on the AFSPA.
All in all, it can be said that the NC resolution does not represent the will of the people of the State. It is necessary for the Congress party to make its stand public on the NC's divisive resolution. |
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