One of the favourite pastime of Indians, apart from
moralizing and chastising youngsters, is talking about politicians and
elections. What now since the PM got elected? The J&K elections. Yes.
Long back when Partition took place, due to the resultant
confusion, this state was given a special status(Act 370). It allowed them to
have a set of their own laws with restrictions as well. This election, this Act
is the focus, for the President has the power to repeal it only if the Assembly
nods with an “Aye".
For those in favour of repealing the Act, have reasons, and
valid ones too. This Act doesn't let outsiders buy or sell property in the
State. And the worst part is, it makes this state a separate entity from the
nation. Due to the ban on investments, most of the youth are unemployed and
have taken up arms in their hands.
The NC wants the Act to stay, even though it is clearly
stated that it's a temporary clause and will be repealed as soon as some
clarity is gained. The NC believes that the Kashmiris will lose their identity
if the repeal takes place. Although it's unclear how a strong identity will be
achieved by the residents of they have separate laws, in spite of being part of
the nation.
Omar Abdullah has his back to the wall, while the BJP is
determined to bloom its lotus in the Dal Lake, a dream made possible by the
recent flooding by the "Modi
Wave". Then there's the Mehbooba Mufti People's Democratic Party (PDP),
which is expected to do really well. The Congress doesn't really have chances
of a majority, although it's even assumed that no party might be able to secure
a majority.Added to it is the tilt of Hurriyat.
Interestingly, the there are sharp differences in political
inclination region-wise, but rumour has it, that it's gonna be one hell of a
showdown. Jammu and Kashmir goes to a five phase poll on November 25, and
December 2, 9, 14 and 20. It remains to be seen whether the promised showdown
lives up to its hype.
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