Following the Supreme Court’s constitutional validation of the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, senior Congress leader and son of Maharaja Hari Singh, Karan Singh, has extended pragmatic advice, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and constructive engagement.
Expressing insights after the apex court’s verdict, Singh acknowledged the potential discontent among certain segments of the J&K populace regarding the judgment. He urged those dissatisfied with the decision to recognize the inevitability of the ruling and the validation of the government’s action by the highest judicial body in the nation.
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In his statement, Singh underscored the futility of persisting with opposition against the SC judgment, urging individuals to redirect their efforts and energies towards productive avenues. He stressed the significance of focusing on upcoming elections as a crucial platform for voicing concerns and effecting change. According to Singh, instead of fostering negativity or resistance, the populace should channel their motivation towards participating in the democratic process.
Highlighting the pivotal role of elections in shaping the future trajectory of Jammu and Kashmir, Singh urged people to engage actively in the political arena. He emphasized that embracing the verdict’s reality and engaging in the democratic process would be a more constructive and effective approach than futile resistance.
Singh’s advice echoes a call for pragmatism, urging individuals to pivot from contestation to participation in the democratic processes ahead. The emphasis on accepting the SC verdict and embracing the forthcoming electoral opportunities encapsulates a nuanced approach to engaging with the evolving political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir.