Dr Farooq Abdullah’s release indicates renewal of political activities in Jammu & Kashmir

release of Dr. Farooq Abdullah, patriarch of grand old party of Jammu and Kashmir, is a clear indication that Union Government is keen to revive political activities w in Union Territory after abrogation of article 370  and 35A and bifurcation of state in two union territories on August 5, 2019.

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three-time Chief Minister of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir who is also far of former chief minister Omar Abdullah was placed under detention after Centre decided to abrogate Article 370 and 35A that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Farooq and his party have been strong supporters of giving more powers to Jammu and Kashmir and during his tenure as chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on June 26, 2000, state assembly h passed a resolution to restore automy of state.

Farooq Abdullah whose party h cozy relations with BJP as his son Omar Abdullah was a junior minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee government shifted his loyalties towards Congress as Farooq was me a cabinet minister during UPA 1 and UPA 2. Farooq has always tried to show his 'secular' credentials.

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Farooq Abdullah, who was heckled in Kashmir soon after his return from Delhi after attending last rites of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee where he h raised “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” slogans, has always said that he was an Indian by heart. However, he has often been blamed for giving one statement in Delhi, ar in Jammu and a different one in Srinagar.

He h courted controversy when during 111th birth anniversary of his far, he h “appealed” to separatist leership to unite for cause of Kashmir, and this his party and his cre would support m.

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w, all eyes would be fixed on Farooq Abdullah as post his release political activities in w Union territory are expected to get hotter.

Though Family sources have told Republic that Farooq may take some rest for few weeks before he resumes his travel as he recently underwent cataract surgery and might t attend ongoing parliament session for next one week, but politics of Kashmir is going be active very soon.

Many in Kashmir believe that Farooq and his party’s stand w would be to first “fight” for restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, but his stand would be me public once he recuperates from his cataract surgery and starts making public appearances.

With release of Farooq Abdullah, voices are being raised for release of or mainstream politicians including his son and former chief minister Omar Abdullah, PDP President and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and several or mainstream politicians who were detained on August 5, 2019.

All mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir including BJP, Congress, CPI (M) have welcomed government’s decision to release Farooq Abdullah.

National Conference, CPI (M) and Congress while welcoming release of Dr Farooq Abdullah have demanded release of all mainstream politicians in Jammu and Kashmir. 

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