"The issue is of vital importance for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, as abrogation of Article 35A will have serious ramifications," Omar said.
Pressure is mounting on the Mehbooba Mufti-led government in Jammu and Kashmir to call the special session of the Legislative Assembly to discuss the state subject law under article 35
Leading the chorus is former chief minister and working president of main opposition party National Conference (NC) Omar Abdullah who has asked the government to convene a special session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislature before August 29 to frame up an appropriate response to counter the narrative with regard to tampering or repealing of Article 35A of the Constitution.
"The issue is of vital importance for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, as abrogation of Article 35A will have serious ramifications," Omar said.
Under the Article 35 A, Indian citizens other than the state subjects of Jammu and Kashmir, cannot acquire immovable property or have the voting rights in the restive state. Charu Wali Khanna, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir settled outside the state has challenged the legality of the Article 35 A in the Supreme Court on the grounds that the law disenfranchises and takes away her succession rights.
"The observation of the Centre's attorney that the issue needs wider discussions has created apprehension in the public mind about intentions of the BJP-led NDA. In such a precarious situation, the State Legislature will have to take a call on this fundamental issue, especially as the Constitution empowers the Legislative Assembly to determine the issues with regard to permanent residence," said Omar.
Appreciating general consensus across the state, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or region, with regard to preserving of this significant constitutional guarantee bestowed upon Jammu and Kashmir, Omar said it is therefore appropriate to have the aspirations of the people reflected through the State Legislature.
"People of Jammu and Kashmir will rise above party politics and fight every overt or covert attempts to trample with Article 35A, which is regional neutral, religious neutral and ethnic neutral. Abrogation of this proviso is detrimental to every segment of society in Jammu and Kashmir", he said.
Jammu and Kashmir government, however, reacted guardedly saying they will discuss the issue and react accordingly. "We will talk on this issue. We have not taken any decision so far. We will look into it", said Abdul Rehman Veeri, J&K Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
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