Jammu: Taking a strong exception to utterances by some of the leaders of so-called mainstream Kashmir – centric political parties like PDP and National Conference, without naming them, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh stated on Friday that no political party in India can ever afford to restore back Article 370 and the unsubstantiated assertions made by these leaders are only motivated by a desperate attempt to hold back the ground which is fast slipping from under their feet.
Dr Singh, in an interview to a national TV Channel, dared Congress to make its stand clear on the issue, and if it has the courage and conviction, let it go for the ensuing elections for District Development Council (DDC) in Jammu and Kashmir and for the State Assembly in Bihar with the slogan that it will restore Article 370 if voted to power at the Centre.
Pertinent to mention that Mehbooba Mufti had while addressing her workers, stated that time will come when whichever will be the political party in power, it will be compelled to restore Article 370 and also forced to give concessions beyond Article 370.
Dr Singh alleged that even the bogey of Autonomy is raised by the leaders of National Conference only when out of power.
