CM says PDP resolution only for cameras

Srinagar, Nov 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that the resolution brought by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Article 370 had no importance and that it was moved “only for the cameras”.

He said that the house, and not just a member, would reflect and discuss the matter.

“We knew that preparation for this was being made by a member. The reality is that the people of J&K do not approve of the decision taken on August 5, 2019. If they had approved, then the results today would have been different. How the house will reflect and discuss this will not be decided by any one member. The resolution brought today has no importance but it is only for the cameras. If there was a purpose behind it, then they would have discussed this with us before,” Abdullah said.

Earlier, PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra moved the resolution opposing the revocation of Article 370 and demanding the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti lauded the PDP leader for introducing the resolution in the assembly.

“Proud of Waheed Parra for introducing a resolution in the J&K Assembly opposing the revocation of Article 370 and resolving to restore the special status. God bless you,” Mehbooba posted on microblogging site ‘X’.