The Kashmir news is been in the highlights these days due to the security concerns. On Friday, the annual pilgrimage of Amarnath has been suspended and on Saturday Machail Mata Yatra is also adjourned. Now, the matter is not only limited to Kashmir but has also reached the political corridor of Delhi. Since the announcement of the suspension of Amarnath Yatra the news of “Looks like something is going to happen in Kashmir” is been in the air. At the same time, the question arises on the threat that “Are these threats external or internal”?
Highlights
- The sudden increase in the number of security forces deployed in Kashmir
- Political parties allege that the government is preparing to do something big
- PDP and NC leaders met Governor Malik regarding this stir
- The governor has asked all political parties to ignore the rumours at all.
Removal of Article 35A
Modi government thinks that it’s a high time to take a strict stand on Section 35A due to the favourable circumstances. For this, petition on questioning the validity of this section will be heard in next week. The government may present its stand in Supreme Court, that they have no objection in removing this section from the constitution. It was not in the original concept of Section 370. It may be known that under Section 35A, citizens of any other part of the country cannot buy any property other than the natives of Jammu and Kashmir. They cannot even become a citizen of here. In 1954 this section was added under section 370.
Triple Talaq Bill bring momentum and confidence
The removal of Article 370 is the part of the political agenda of BJP. If the government takes a decisive decision on this, then it will also have to take approval from Parliament. After getting the approval of Rajya Sabha in the Triple Talaq Bill and RTI Act, BJP party feels that they can start a discussion on this topic. Including this, the political opposition on it will not be easy as it was earlier. However, BJP’s ally JDU and Akali Dal have been its opposition parties. Apart from this, the discussion about the Delimitation Commission is also hot, after which BJP desired to have the fresh assembly seats which will be decided according to the population there. This will increase the seats in Jammu and may pave the way for making Hindu CM there.
Discussion of assembly elections
The Modi government, currently dismissing the possibility of any major decision on Kashmir. They are linking the current events with the intelligence report received from there and preparing for elections. As per the schedule, assembly elections are to be held in the state before snowfall in October-November. A large number of security forces will be required for the elections. Due to security reasons, two phases of Lok Sabha elections were held there. The government wants to respond to the separatist forces by successfully winning elections from the people’s participation.
Last few days stir
- 27 July: More than 10,000 soldiers were deployed to Jammu and Kashmir.
- 28 July: PM Modi focuses on Jammu and Kashmir in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program. He said, “With the help of development guns and bombs, the war can be conquered”.
- July 30: Important meeting of the core group of Jammu and Kashmir BJP unit held in Delhi. There were indications of holding assembly elections this year.
About 115 foreign terrorists in the valley
According to sources, currently, 270-275 terrorists are active in the valley in which 115 are foreign terrorists and around 162 local terrorists. Intelligence sources said that there are about 200 terrorists from Pakistan. There are 14 to 16 launch pads of terrorists from whom terrorists can try to enter. Two days ago the army had failed their infiltration attempts. Three days ago, there was an attempt to infiltrate the ceasefire violations from Pakistan. Whenever a terrorist tries to infiltrate, the Pakistan Army gives them cover fire.
Ignore rumours: Governor
After the ongoing Security Advisory in J&K and the deployment of large-scale security forces in the valley issued by Government in Jammu and Kashmir. A delegation of state leaders, including Mehbooba Mufti and Shah Faisal, met Governor Satyapal Malik in the midst of a tense atmosphere at late night. Leaders expressed concern over ‘fearful atmosphere’ in Kashmir. On the concern of the Kashmiri leaders, the Governor advised them not to take note of the rumours.
That’s how the stir got momentum in Kashmir
- Home Minister Amit Shah and national Safety Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval did the two-day visit of Kashmir. Both had a word with the Chief Secretary, Intelligence Bureau and the officers of Civil Society.
- Former CPRF DG, Vijay Kumar and former director Dineshwar Sharma decided on the meeting that the number of security forces should be increased in the state.
- Secretary of Intelligence Bureau, Samant Goyal also reached Kashmir and did many meetings. He visited the nearby areas of the border. He gathered the information of the terrorists and the help they are getting from Pakistan. He also took the information of the local Pak supported terrorist groups.
- The number of advisory of Governor Satyapal Malik was increased to four. The most knowing person of Jammu & Kashmir politics, Farukh Khan were added in the team of Malik. Along with the many vested leaders of central govt. he prepared a “New Roadmap of Jammu & Kashmir” (which also includes the creation of new legislatures here).
