Minister of Education Sakeena Itoo has questioned the shifting political narratives around Article 370, highlighting the need for clarity on the difference between “special status” and the constitutional provision itself.
Speaking on the issue, Itoo remarked, “The question is about the special status of 370. When we talk about the National Conference, when the party was not in power, they said that 370 would not remain. But when the National Conference came to power, this was changed to special status. Now, let the world know what is the difference between the special status of 370 and 370 itself.”
She also accused certain political groups of misleading the people, stating that the National Conference’s stance on Article 370 changed over time.
Highlighting the resolutions passed in the assembly, she noted that some forces were unhappy with the decisions taken. “The NCR has said that they will try to pass the resolution that we have passed in the assembly, whether it is the resolution of the state or Article 370. These people are not happy with it. They want to follow their own ways,” she said.
Holding political entities responsible for instability in Jammu and Kashmir, Itoo asserted, “If there is any responsibility for the destruction in J&K, these are the people. Please check the records.” She further questioned past actions in the assembly, asking, *”What were the people saying in the last assembly? What were the losses and damages we have caused? Is there any responsibility for that? I am not even free to say.” (KNS)
