NC rejected 2-nation theory in 1947: Sadhotra

Jammu, Jan 12: Observing that the religion based politics is against the idea of India, National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today recalled the conscious and sagacious decision of the people of Jammu and Kashmir aligning with Mahatma Gandhi’s  secular India by rejecting the two nation theory during the partition in 1947, a press release said.

He was addressing a day long convention at Gharota in Nagrota Assembly Constituency. Sadhotra said that his party  remains committed to Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a secular India.  “National Conference has always stood for unity, harmony, and safeguarding the rights of all communities,” he said.

NC leader referred to the legacy of  Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, saying that in 1947, when communal violence engulfed the subcontinent, the towering leader of the time stood like a rock to protect the minorities in Jammu and Kashmir. “His leadership and vision ensured the safety and dignity of all communities, showcasing the essence of pluralism and harmony that the National Conference represents,” he  added.

Sadhotra lambasted the attempts to tag the National Conference with any specific religion or region, calling such efforts a disservice to the rich pluralistic  fabric of Jammu and Kashmir.

He emphasised that the party has always represented the collective aspirations of all communities, transcending religious and regional divides.