NC delegation calls on Rajnath, raises issue of Article 35A

HM meeting the National Conference delegation headed by former CM Shri @OmarAbdullah

SRINAGAR: A delegation of the opposition National Conference, led by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, today conveyed to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh the party’s concern over the Centre’s ambiguity in defending Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 35A of the Constitution.

The delegation called on Singh, who is on a four-day visit to the State, here this afternoon.

“While highlighting the political, historical and constitutional context of the State’s special status, Omar registered the party’s concern and disappointment over the Central Government’s ambiguity in defending the state’s special status in the Supreme Court with respect to Article 35A,” a spokesman of the National Conference said after the meeting.

Omar also highlighted the “worsened and constantly deteriorating situation” in the Valley. (AGENCIES)