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| ‘Revocation of Art 35-A will dilute Dogra identity’ | | If the law is not needed in JK, why should Haryana and HP have it? | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 6: While both separatists and mainstream parties in Kashmir were trying to take credit for their crusade to protect the identity of the people of the state, the person who framed the state subject law remains unsung to this day.
History is witness to the fact that the Dogra Maharajas took the initiative and constitutionally laid foundation for the safeguard of the special status of the state in general and Dogra identity in particular.
The wisdom of the Dogra rulers was acknowledged and appreciated by the post partition leadership. Article 370 was incorporated and through a presidential order in early 1950 Article 35-A was incorporated. This is something which the state already had.
However, Jammu and Kashmir is not the only state where special laws meant for preserving the identity are in force. Nagaland has Article 371 and the outsiders need a special permit to enter the state.
Similarly, the neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh has the domicle law which prevents outsiders to purchase land there.
As per the law, the domicle certificate is issued to a person who has a permanent home in Himachal Pradesh and the recent review of the law lays down that the certificate can be issued to a person who resides in the state for 15 to 20 years.
Surprisingly Himachal Pradesh is also ruled by the BJP but when it comes to implement the `one India' slogan in letter and spirit, states like Nagaland and Himachal are forgotten. If Art 35A hampers national integration, how does Himacha's domicle law help it?
Another neighboring state Haryana is ruled by the BJP. A law restrains sale of land and immovable property to outsiders. As per the law, a person has to reside for ten years in the state to purchase land in the state. "If BJP is so concerned about national integration, let the Haryana law go first," said a senior citizen, nostalgic about the good old days when Dogras ruled the state.
The law that protects the identity is more needed in Jammu than Kashmir, political experts opine.
According to them, Jammu holds the major stakes, especially in the corporate sector. The revocation of the special status is feared to affect the local players the most.
It is feared that the Dogra identity will get diluted if the special law goes. |
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