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| Republic Day addresses of Governor, CM | | Jammu & Kashmir | | Rustam
Jammu, Jan 27: Governor Narinder Nath Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the people of the state on the eve of Republic Day and highlighted the achievements and priorities of the Jammu and Kashmir Government. They also referred to the areas which warrant special and focused attention. Basically their addresses were the last year's report card and, as expected, both patted the state government. It happens across the country and, hence, nothing unusual.
However, what was disturbing in both the addresses were certain references which indicated that there are elements in the establishment who have doubts about the political status of Jammu and Kashmir in the Union. Neither the Governor nor the Chief Minister directly said that Jammu and Kashmir is a problem. Theirs' were indirect references.
For example, the Governor underlined the need for the resolution of the "remaining issues" through dialogue. He appealed to the "leaders of all political parties, social, cultural and religious organisations, and all segments of society in three regions of the State, to join ranks for the resolution of all the remaining issues through dialogue and discussion". Which "remaining issues" he hinted at that needed resolution through "dialogue and discussion"? He did not elaborate. However, what he said did create some doubts in the minds of the concerned citizens. It would have been much better had he reassured the nation that the constitutional head of the State shall not allow the executive to go beyond the confines of the Indian and State Constitutions, as the issue of Jammu and Kashmir was settled long back in October 1947 in terms of constitutional law on the subject. The nation would appreciated him had he, instead of talking about the "remaining issues", directed the state government to isolate, nab and punish those working against the unity and integrity of India and seeking religion-based solutions.
As for the Chief Minister, he conveyed an impression in his own style that all is not well between Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi, notwithstanding his compliments for and thanks to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Finance Minister Pranab Mukharjee and Home Minister P Chidambaram for obvious reasons. The Chief Minister not only reiterated his stand that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act would be revoked from certain areas, but also referred to the interlocutors' report, which right now is under the consideration of the Government of India. The Chief Minister took this line overlooking the fact that the people of Jammu and Ladakh, barring the indoctrinated followers of the NC and similar other Kashmir-based formations, are neither for the revocation of the AFSPA nor for the adoption of the interlocutors' report. As they believe that such a revocation and adoption would not only further jeopardise their interests but would also cause grievous injury to the paramount national interests. Of course, they want their empowerment within the Indian Constitution and long for all the rights which are available to the other fellow countrymen.
It is unfortunate that those who are holding constitutional positions are airing controversial views. The worst part of the whole situation is that the Congress, which is sharing power with the NC, is allowing such controversial things to happen. But, again, nothing could be expected from a party that is promising religion-based reservation for the Muslims and other minorities for getting their votes to win the upcoming assembly elections, especially in Uttar Pradesh. |
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