ABROGATION OF ARTICLE 370: HASTY OR METICULOUS?
Through this new Act, Jammu and Kashmir is divided into two parts, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh which have been made Union Territories. Many Indians are proud of this bold decision, with Mr. Arun Jaitley ,the ex-Finance Minister of India, citing this as "a historical wrong corrected by the Government" but some still nod their heads in disagreement.
India as a whole will be united against the cross-border terrorism in the Kashmir Valley due to the complete inclusion of the state in the Indian Union through the abrogation. Many companies can set up their outlets in these territories that will bring about harmony and provide employment opportunities to the Kashmiri youth which was drifting towards the black hole of terrorism. Also, the cynical law that prohibited Kashmiri girls who had married people from other states from inheriting their father's property is now abolished. The abrogation also paves way for setting up educational institutions.
But there is a catch. What about the promises made to the people of this state? They were promised a definite employment in government services ,no outsider could buy their land ,their shops existing without any competition from big industries and yes, a separate Constitution. Now, the war - torn Paradise's people feel betrayed; their streets are deserted, curfews are imposed and armed men have restricted their business.
It is very easy for us to give our opinion when we are miles away from ground zero. Not only is this the victory of the Indian Union but also the defeat of the people of Kashmir who were not consulted when their state was being modified. Only time will tell if the Indian Government's decision was prudent enough to bring peace in the valley or was taken in sheer haste.
But there is a catch. What about the promises made to the people of this state? They were promised a definite employment in government services ,no outsider could buy their land ,their shops existing without any competition from big industries and yes, a separate Constitution. Now, the war - torn Paradise's people feel betrayed; their streets are deserted, curfews are imposed and armed men have restricted their business.
It is very easy for us to give our opinion when we are miles away from ground zero. Not only is this the victory of the Indian Union but also the defeat of the people of Kashmir who were not consulted when their state was being modified. Only time will tell if the Indian Government's decision was prudent enough to bring peace in the valley or was taken in sheer haste.
Amruha Ahmed
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