Those out to defend Section 35 A tacitly accepting J&K’s future lies within Constitution: Omar

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that those out to defend Section Article 35-A were tacitly accepting that future of the state lies within the Constitution of India.
A batch of petitions is before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the provision which confers special status to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Protecting #Article35A is a tacit acceptance that J&K’s future lies within the Constitution of India, otherwise how would it matter if it were struck down or diluted,” Omar asked on Twitter.
In another tweet Omar Abdullah said: “Kashmir has shut down to protect a provision of the Indian constitution. When was the last time anyone was able to frame that headline? #Article35A”
The National Conference leader was apparently referring to separatist groups, who called for a two-day shutdown to protest against the legal challenge in the apex court.