Will bring amendments to this half-hearted resolution: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Nov 06: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP patron Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday described the resolution on Article 370 moved by the National Conference in the legislative assembly as "half-hearted" and "lacking conviction".

Addressing a press conference at party headquarters in Srinagar, PDP president said, the resolution intended to call for the restoration of Article 370 and 35A, fell short in language and intent.

"The language could have been better, this is a half-hearted attempt, and we are thinking of bringing amendments to the resolution," she said.

She said that while NC's resolution did acknowledge concerns about the 2019 revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, but it failed to explicitly condemn the decision, which she described as unconstitutional.

"Instead of firmly calling for the complete restoration of Article 370, the resolution only suggested that dialogue be held on the matter. Dialogue with whom? the representatives of the BJP who opposed the resolution even today!" Mufti said.

Mufti said, PDP proved that numbers don't matter in opposition and that if the intentions are true, they will overpower.

"Our one man, Waheed Para initiated this," she said.

When Para initiated it, CM Omar termed it a 'move for the cameras', but today they are compelled to move this resolution, she said.

The PDP president during the presser said that the party was considering bringing amendments to the resolution, to ensure it reflects the strong sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

"This isn't about taking credit," she said, adding that PDP's stance remains rooted in its commitment to its election promises, to fully oppose the revocation and seek its restoration.