Jammu-Kashmir ex-CM vows to restore Article 370 after release from detention
Soon after her release from a 14-month detention, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has vowed to continue her struggle for the restoration of Article 370, which gave a special constitutional status, and the resolution of the Kashmir issue.
"We all have to pledge that we will take back what was snatched illegally, undemocratically and unconstitutionally on August 5 last year. We will also have to work for the resolution of Kashmir issue for which thousands of people have laid down their lives," Mehbooba said in a short audio message on Twitter late last night.
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The People's Democratic Party President said it was not going to be an easy task as there will be difficulties in "this path but our steadfastness and determination will be our aides in this struggle".
The Indian government ended the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated it into federally-ruled territories on August 5 last year.
Mehbooba also demanded the release of Kashmiri people languishing in jails.
"As I have been released, all other persons (from Kashmir) who are detained in various jails across the country should also be released," she said.
Mehbooba was released last night after the Jammu and Kashmir administration revoked the stringent Public Safety Act charges against her.
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