[Marxistindia] Serious Situation in J & K

[news from the cpi(m)]

August 3, 2019
Press Statement
 
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:
 
Serious Situation in J & K
 
A serious situation has developed in Jammu & Kashmir as a consequence of the
recent steps taken by the Central government.  The deployment of an
additional contingent of  paramilitary forces - amounting to 35,000 troops -
has raised questions about their intended purpose.  
 
The unprecedented cancellation of the Amarnath yatra mid-way and the
instructions to tourists to leave the valley  forthwith have heightened
tensions and anxieties among the people.
 
Although Parliament is in session, the Central government has given no
statement whatsoever for these measures. Nor have the political parties in
the state been taken into confidence.
 
All this has fuelled apprehensions among the people that some drastic
measures affecting the Constitutional status of Jammu & Kashmir are being
contemplated with reference to Article 35A and Article 370.
 
The Polit Bureau calls upon the government to provide a full explanation for
the steps being taken in J&K and desist from any political adventurism which
will have grave consequences for the country.  The government should
implement its promise to initiate a dialogue with all concerned political
forces in the state.
 
 
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