PoK would be protesting to join J&K if Article 370 hadn't been revoked: CM Abdullah
Omar Abdullah reflected on the 1947 tribal invasion, paying tribute to his grandfather, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. He underscored the need to bolster federalism while questioning the current national examination frameworks. Abdullah advocated for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and expressed that people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir might have a desire to reunite today,…
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah drew parallels between the 1947 National Conference slogan, "Hamalawar Khabardar, Ham Kashmiri Hain Tayyar" (Attackers beware, we Kashmiris are ready), and the current situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He emphasized the importance of paying tribute to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, who fought against the tribal invasion and served as a role model for Kashmiris.
Omar Abdullah also expressed concern over the erosion of state autonomy due to national-level exams like NEET and JEE. He proposed that if Article 370 had not been revoked in 2019, the people of PoK would be actively advocating for integration with J&K. The chief minister urged for the restoration of J&K's statehood and the strengthening of federalism across the country, stressing that central agencies should not interfere in state affairs.
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