SRINAGAR: Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana Sunday said that the abrogation of Article 370 was not only a historic but also a path-breaking move that cleared the way for the growth of Naya Jammu and Kashmir.
Rana while talking to media persons at the sidelines of the inauguration of a clinic and diagnostic centre in Jammu said, “Development is scaling new heights and politico-economic empowerment of every segment of society has infused a sense of confidence among the people during the past four years.”
Strongly denouncing the “hoax created by exploitative politicians on Article 370 for over seven decades to mislead the people of Jammu and Kashmir by fostering misinformation for their vested political interests”, Rana emphasised the need for factual discourse and responsible response in the larger public good.
“Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the legality and validity of the political decisions and J&K Reorganisation Bill 2019, repealing the temporary constitutional provision, the myopic political class across the country in general and Jammu and Kashmir in particular should come to terms with the reality “, he added.
Devender Rana asserted that the political class should learn to sail along the tide and think about betterment of the people they claim to be leading. “For their welfare and progress they should shun the negativity that has taken huge toll, especially during the past over three decades.”
“At this historic moment, we must strive for unity, overcoming the legacy of deception for a brighter future of generations. PM Modi has been emphatic in his unwavering pledge to fulfilling the dreams of the people and determination to ensure that the fruits of progress not only reach all but also extend their benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalised sections of the society who suffered due to Article 370,” he maintained.
