SRINAGAR: The ongoing Supreme Court hearings on the abrogation of Article 370 have entered their seventh day, with political leaders and legal experts sharing their perspectives and hopes for justice. Former Chief Minister’s Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti hoped the top court will deliver justice to the Jammu and Kashmir.
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, articulated her hopes for a just resolution: “We have hopes from the Supreme Court that it will do justice. Our struggle does not end here. Our struggle will continue.” Mufti’s sentiment emphasised that this legal battle carried profound emotional implications for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Drawing from Hindu mythology, Mufti posed a striking question: “Now the Supreme Court has to decide whether they want to play the role of Lord Krishna or Dhritarashtra. If they want to play the role of Krishna, they have to see whatever wrong things happened with us after the abrogation of Article 370.” The allegorical references stem from the epic Mahabharata, where Lord Krishna serves as a divine guide and arbitrator, while Dhritarashtra symbolises blindness to justice.
“It is not just a legal issue for me, it is an emotional issue for the people of J-K,” she added.
Similarly, National Conference (NC) leader and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, expressed faith in the judicial process. He praised the engagement of renowned lawyers Kapil Sibal and Gopal Subramanium to challenge the Article 370 revocation. Abdullah expressed hope that the bench would find their arguments compelling.
“We are fighting and we are there with a hope for justice. We have not left any stone unturned, we engaged the best lawyers and their performance was appreciated by all. The hearings are on and we hope the judges will be convinced by our arguments. It will go on and we are waiting,” Abdullah said.
“We hired the best lawyers. Kapil Sibal and Gopal Subramanium are two of the top five lawyers in the country … Win or loss is in the hands of God. A human being can only try and we did not leave any stone unturned. Now, we should pray to God to give us success,” said the NC vice-president.
The Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, continues to deliberate on a series of petitions challenging the Article 370 abrogation and the state’s division into two Union Territories. The outcome of these hearings could reshape the socio-political landscape of the region.
