j&k: J&K parties react to US statement on elections

Regional political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have said that the international community is aware of the ground situation in the union territory and it is high time for the Indian government to correct the defects and take immediate corrective measures.

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir were reacting to a statement issued by the US Senate Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counter Terrorism on March 2, in which they expressed concern over the human rights challenges and the fact that there will be no assembly elections. were happening. Held in Jammu and Kashmir

National Conference Lok Sabha member from South Kashmir Hasnain Masoodi said, “We are warning the Indian government about this. The situation here could not have been noticed. The Indian government should not have created this impression.” He said the “world’s largest democracy” cannot allow bureaucrats to rule over 13 million people of Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP general secretary in Jammu and Kashmir Ashok Kaul said such statements were issued when there was an emerging situation.

Kaul said, “The Indian government has always said that elections will be held here. After the process of delimitation is complete, the voter list and polling stations will be designated and then the assembly elections will be held.”

Originally published at Pen 18