SRINAGAR, Jun 9: Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is the “strength” and “honour” for Jammu and Kashmir and the special status would not be threatened by the New Industrial Policy, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said today even as she promised to review the controversial proposal.
She said that the New Industrial Policy, which is being opposed by various parties as well as separatist groups, is completely in tune with the one promulgated by the then Chief Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in 1975.
“Article 370 is our strength and our honour,” Mehbooba said in the Legislative Council about the provision in the Indian Constitution which grants special status to the State.
“Nobody should harbour any misconceptions that there is any threat to J&K’s special status by the Industrial Policy,” she said while intervening during the reply to a question on New Industrial Policy.
At the same time, the Chief Minister added, “We have decided to review the policy to remove any misconceptions in this regard.” (AGENCIES)
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