BJP Minority Wing President Slams J-K Govt, Says They Want To Appease Separatists

Indore: Bharatiya Janata Party mirity front chief Jamal Siddiqui on Thursday claimed Jammu and Kashmir government passed a resolution seeking restoration of special status under Article 370 only to appease extremist elements.

"Everyone kws that state government has right to bring back Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, but it has passed a resolution in assembly to fulfil its political nda, especially to appease separatist forces, stone-pelters and terrorists involved in bombings," he claimed, speaking to reporters here.

Omar Abdullah government was being condemned across country for "strangling of democracy" in state, he said.

Siddiqui also said that after pass of Waqf Amendment Bill by Parliament, it would be easier to remove "mafia" who are illegally occupying Waqf properties.

During earlier governments, Congress leers used to "usurp" se properties, he claimed.