Amid Mehbooba Mufti's detention, PDP demands restoration of special status of J&K

Peoples Democratic Party on Monday passed a resolution reiterating its commitment to fight for restoration of special constitutional and legal status of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Alleging that August 5, 2019, was "darkest chapter" in history of J&K, former MLA Surinder Choudhary who chaired party meeting ded that abrogation of Article 370 was a blot on Indian Parliament. He ted that re was alternative to PDP founder Mufti Mohamm Sayeed's vision of peace, reconciliation and dialogue. 

resolution also claimed that all orders by Centre after August 5, 2019, h caused a serious dent on ecomic, social and political aspirants of Jammu residents. It accused BJP of land grabbing inste of ensuring welfare of J&K masses. It expressed support for Gupkar declaration wherein various parties h unanimously resolved to be united in ir fight to protect identity, automy and special status of J&K. 

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Mehbooba Mufti's detention continues

A presidential tification along with pass of requisite legislation in both Houses of Parliament resulted in Article 370 becoming virtually redundant. Several restrictions were imposed in region and multiple leers including former Chief Ministers Farooq and Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti were detained. While PSA charges against Abdullah far-son duo were withdrawn in March 2020, Mufti was recently shifted to her Gupkar Ro residence in Srinagar which was declared as a 'Subsidiary Jail'. On May 5, her detention under PSA was extended by three months.

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Omar Abdullah appeals for release

After J&K HC quashed detention of  National Conference General Secretary Ali Mohamm Sagar, party Vice President Omar Abdullah lauded him for challenging his detention even when ors around him were reluctant to do so. According to him, J&K HC verdict proved that detentions of August 5, 2019, were unjust and indefensible. He called upon legal team of former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti to take heart from HC order and pursue her case in Supreme Court with increased determination. Abdullah opined that Mufti deserved to be freed without any furr delay. 

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