People of J&K united in favour of Article 35A: Azad

JAMMU: Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday voiced support for Article 35A that gives special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir.

“The people of Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir are united in favour of continuation of the constitutional provision…. Don’t make it an issue of one region or Hindu versus Muslims. All the three regions are united,” Azad told reporters here.

The people are aware that given the situation in Kashmir, nobody from outside is going to settle in the Valley, the former Chief Minister said, when asked about the voices of concern over attempts to abrogate Article 35A. (AGENCIES)