Why NC MPs failed to table bill against Article 370 abrogation: Waheed Parra

Srinagar, Sep 20: PDP’s Youth President and party candidate for Pulwama assembly candidate, Waheed- ur- Rehman Parra on Friday asked as to why the National Conference (NC) MPs failed to even table a bill against Article 370 abrogation in the parliament.

According to a press note, he was addressing during an election rally for Ganderbal’s PDP candidate Bashir Mir. He raised critical questions about the NC MPs’ failure to take action regarding the revocation of Article 370. Parra alleged that there was lack of efforts in Parliament by NC leadership.

“Why did NC MPs fail to even table a bill against the abrogation of Article 370 in Parliament? What is holding them back,” The PDP leader said. He urged the voters to scrutinise the efforts of different political parties in protecting Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy. Parra urged the public not to be swayed by rhetoric but to focus on the tangible steps—or lack thereof—that political representatives have taken since the abrogation.

He also drew parallels to PDP’s historic rise in 2002, when the party defied expectations to become a significant political force. “In the same manner, history will be repeated,” he said, expressing confidence that PDP’s commitment to addressing the region’s core issues would once again resonate with the people.

However, Parra also highlighted the relentless challenges PDP has faced since 2018. He pointed out how 40 legislators, including former MLAs, MPs, and MLCs, were systematically pressured to leave the party, a clear onslaught aimed at weakening PDP’s political strength. “Despite these challenges PDP’s resilience dedication stood firm against efforts to erode its influence,” he said.

“Mehbooba ji and our party has been attacked by every possible means, but we will not be silenced. Our struggle for justice, for autonomy, for the people of J&K, continues,” Parra said, stressing that the PDP’s legacy of safeguarding the region’s interests would endure despite the challenges ahead.