[Marxistindia] Resolution adopted at the 24th Congress of CPI(M)

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Resolution 

 

Restore Full Statehood and Democracy in Jammu & Kashmir

 

The unconstitutional and disastrous decisions of August 5, 2019 - nullifying
Articles 370 and 35A - along with a series of arbitrary legislations and
humiliating actions, have dismembered and downgraded the historic state of
Jammu & Kashmir. The snatching away of statehood and bifurcation of the
state into two Union Territories has created a deep political void and
intensified the sense of uncertainty and alienation among its people.

Civil liberties, human rights, and democratic freedoms continue to be
eroded. Arbitrary arrests under draconian laws like the UAPA and PSA have
become a disturbing norm. Hundreds of political activists and journalists
remain incarcerated inside and outside Jammu & Kashmir. Youth are being
denied job opportunities under the pretext of security verification, while
passports are withheld on flimsy grounds.

Jammu and Kashmir was enjoying special rights of protection of land and jobs
since Maharaja Hari Singh's rule when non-residents of this region were not
allowed  to purchase land and get jobs. There are numerous provisions of
this nature which give such rights to the people in certain other states as
well.  But these protections for land and employment for permanent residents
of J&K were arbitrarily stripped away, exacerbating insecurity among the
populace.

The state's economy continues to deteriorate, with the grand promises of
development, investment, and job creation proving hollow. Daily-wage workers
face irregular payments, and key sectors such as agriculture, horticulture,
handicrafts, and transport are in deep crisis. Apple growers, in particular,
are grappling with mounting challenges. There remains a lack of legal
guarantees like Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Since August 2019, executive orders, such as changes to domicile laws,
restrictions on media, and the intimidation of government employees, have
become commonplace. Despite these oppressive measures, the recent Assembly
elections held after a gap of seven years saw a significant turnout, with
people participating in large numbers. The BJP's attempts to polarize the
state along communal and regional lines, and to manipulate the outcome using
money power and proxies, failed. The people have clearly rejected the
BJP-led government's policies and have delivered a verdict against its
unconstitutional assault on J&K on August 5, 2019, as well as the ruthless
suppression that followed.

Yet, instead of respecting this democratic verdict, the BJP-led Central
Government continues to undermine it. Despite commitments made by the
Government of India, both in Parliament and in the Supreme Court, regarding
the restoration of statehood, the BJP and its appointed Lieutenant Governor
are obstructing the functioning of the Omar Abdulla government. The recent
large number of transfers of J&K cadre officials have further fuelled
anxiety and undermined the authority of the elected legislature. 

Hence the 24th Party Congress demands: 

Immediate granting of full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir as a step towards
restoration of special status. 

Protection of Land and Job rights.

Restoration of democratic, civil, and trade union rights.

Release of political detenues and journalists and ensuring freedom of the
press.

End to indiscriminate arrests of youth on baseless charges.

We appeal to all secular and democratic forces to stand in defence of the
legitimate and constitutional rights of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

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