Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 17: Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Prof Saif-ud-Din Soz has said that Article 370 is constitutional relationship between New Delhi and J&K State and it acts as bridge between the two.
In a press statement here, Prof Soz said, “A new found situation of relief for RSS – Subramaniam Swami, perhaps, lives in a fools’ paradise that Article 370 of the constitution of India can be revoked.
It is this Article of the Constitution of India that is the bridge for a constitutional relationship between J&K State and the Union of India.
If the (RSS – BJP) combine ever dare to take any step towards revocation of Article 370, it will mean Delhi’s power elite does not want any constitutional relationship with the J&K State.”
Prof Soz said that at this juncture, he would like to caution the Kashmir civil society on two things; one is to realize that Subramaniam Swami is not for RSS – BJP. He simply wanted his position and he got it as MP, Rajya Sabha. He may now be looking for a ministership.
“The second thing is that, while the people of Kashmir remain conscious of RSS designs, they must decide to sink their differences and organize, gradually, a democratic and transparent movement for expression of their collective will to safeguard their constitutional and democratic rights. My perception is that ultimately, the democratic and secular India will force RSS to respect the aspirations of the people of Kashmir for protection of Article 370 in the Constitution of India,” Soz added.
“I would also like to stress the fact that democratic, secular and pluralistic India, will surely, remain steadfast on the question of genuine, democratic and constitutional aspirations of the people of Kashmir,” former PCC chief said.
He pointed out that Prime Minister Modi, with the support of RSS cadres and use of unprecedented muscle and money power, could muster only 31% of votes during the last election and 69% votes were polled for Non-BJP secular parties. Today, PM Modi’s strength is dwindling.
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