Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 28: Prof Bhim Singh, chief patron of National Panthers Party has challenged the legality and competence of the Legislative Council and Assembly to entertain any matter for any discussion connected with the External Affairs, Defence or International Borders.
In a statement, Prof Bhim Singh said that State of J&K even under Article 370 has no authority to interfere with any subject mentioned in List-I (Union List) of Seventh Schedule. He said that Army is covered under Item-2 of the Union List whereas Foreign Affairs are covered under Item-10. Item-9 clearly states that all matters relating to Defence, Foreign Affairs or the security of India are the subjects which can only be discussed or interfered with by the Parliament. The State Legislature is not competent to discuss any matter and entertain any resolution relating to any matter connected with International Borders or Defence.
Prof Bhim Singh said that a so-called private resolution introduced today and projected by a National Conference MLC in the Legislative Council is not only obnoxious, illegal or unconstitutional but amounts to direct interference with the boundaries and jurisdiction of the Parliament. Hence it amounts to treason and therefore must be condemned by all nationalists, he said adding that neither the Chairman of the Council nor the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has any competence to entertain such a resolution from any member whatsoever.
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