Article 370 controversy: A storm in a teacup Dr Jitendra Singh, member of parliament from Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir and Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), during his interaction with the media on taking charge of DoPT referred to Article 370 of the constitution that gives special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. His comment evoked a sharp response from the state parties, the ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to create an avoidable controversy. The matter has since been hotly debated on television and has been written about in newspapers and websites. The overwhelming opinion is that there is absolutely no harm in debating and discussing the status of Article 370. Share your views & read complete article by Colonel (Retired) Jaibans Singh newsbharati//Encyc/2014/5/29/121424.aspx
Posted on: Thu, 29 May 2014 10:27:06 +0000
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