PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark that reinstatement of Article 370 will not happen. The exchange keeps the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir at the centre of political debate and shows that the dispute remains unresolved in public discourse.
Mufti said Abdullah’s remark amounted to denying hope to people in Jammu and Kashmir. She linked the issue to the larger Kashmir question and argued that any political settlement must include discussion of Article 370 and Article 35A.
Mufti also tied the demand for restoration of special status to the question of statehood. Her comparison suggests that political rights and institutional status cannot be separated in the Jammu and Kashmir debate.
Omar Abdullah had earlier asked at a press conference what Articles 370 or 371 mean without statehood. The exchange reflects a continuing disagreement among regional parties over the sequence and substance of constitutional restoration in Jammu and Kashmir.
Why the issue matters for UPSC
The exchange is relevant for GS2 because it connects constitutional law, Centre-state relations, and conflict resolution in a sensitive Union Territory. It also offers a strong Essay theme on autonomy, political reconciliation, and the relationship between constitutional design and democratic expectations.
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