Article 370 a closed chapter, NC should focus on governance: Sat Sharma
Srinagar, Nov 14 (KINS): BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma on Saturday criticised National Conference president Farooq Abdullah for repeatedly demanding the restoration of Article 370, saying the party should focus on governance rather than revisiting settled constitutional issues.
Reacting to Abdullah’s recent remarks, Sharma as per BJP said Article 370 was abrogated by Parliament in August 2019 and the decision was subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court. He said repeated political statements could not change the existing constitutional position.
Sharma questioned the NC government’s performance, asking why unemployed youth, daily wagers and contractual employees were still awaiting the relief promised during Assembly elections.
He said the National Conference should focus on addressing unemployment, improving education and healthcare, ensuring balanced development and fulfilling its electoral commitments instead of raising the Article 370 issue repeatedly.
Sharma added that the BJP would continue to hold the ruling government accountable for its promises and performance.(KINS)
