NEW DELHI: Those seeking a debate on the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir are “playing with fire” as the issue is linked to the state’s accession to India, former chief minister Omar Abdullah said today.
His remarks came after Attorney General K K Venugopal recently told the Supreme Court that the NDA Government wanted a “larger debate” on Article 35A which provides special rights and privileges to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“How can you debate special status of Jammmu and Kashmir without debating accession? You can’t. They are two sides of the same coin. J-K acceded to India on the special status that was granted to it,” Omar said. (AGENCIES)
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