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On the inaugural day of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly session, prominent political leader Sajad Lone reiterated his commitment to the restoration of Article 370.He emphasized that the matter remains an open chapter for discussion and political action.

Speaking passionately, Lone expressed support for Article 370, pledging his alignment with any move that seeks to restore the region’s unique constitutional privileges.

He underscored that his support for the abrogation’s reversal as sought by PDP MLA Waheed Parra is not merely a political statement but a firm commitment, saying, “Wherever the 370 resolution stands, we will support it. This book is not closed,” he told KNS in an exclusive chat.

Lone also addressed comments from National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on the Waheed Parra’s move.. “It was 5 versus 85,” acknowledging the substantial opposition but urging unity on the matter.

He added that all the public representatives have right to raise their voice and different opinions should be respected.In his address, Lone also criticized the government’s unfulfilled promise to prioritize Article 370 in the Governor’s address, which he noted was missing from the speech.

Referring to a campaign promise, he asserted that discussions on the issue should not be postponed, expressing disappointment in the lack of official recognition in the session’s initial agenda.

“When it was in the agenda of the Parties during Assembly. Why it is missing now from their actions,” he said.He chided Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for meeting with BJP National Leadership without anything return for people of J&K.

” Presenting Shawls to them won’t yield anything. They should address the aspirations of people for which they got mandate.” (KNS)

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After securing a win from the Handwara Assembly seat, JKPC leader Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday announced his determination to fight for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood on every available platform.

“The last time I was elected from here, I went to one of India’s most powerful assemblies. Today, after the events of August 5, I find myself going to India’s weakest assembly,” Lone expressed. “Although we haven’t gained as many seats as the NC-Congress, we will continue to push for statehood, both within the assembly and on other fronts,” he added.

Lone also took a swipe at the BJP, accusing the party of conducting “experiments” in Jammu and Kashmir. “It’s time to let the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially Kashmiris, live in peace. Stop experimenting here. You never know what new issues might arise due to these experiments,” he remarked.

As vote counting continues, the National Conference-Congress alliance appears on track to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir, with the assembly poll results revealing unexpected outcomes.

Jairam Ramesh, addressing the media, referred to the National Conference-Congress alliance’s near-majority, stating, “Despite attempts to block the Congress-NC coalition, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have given a clear mandate.”

Union Minister Jitendra Singh also commented, praising the BJP’s performance, which he described as their best showing in a Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election to date.

According to the Election Commission of India, the National Conference secured 42 seats, Congress won 6 seats, and the BJP gained 29 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. (ANI)

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Sajad Lone, chairman of the Peoples Conference, Lone questioned Omar Abdullah’s motives, pointing out his shift from downplaying killing of people in Kashmir to criticizing foreign ambassadors’ visits.

Lone criticized Abdullah’s expulsion of Saifuddin Soz from the party for voting against the BJP, seeking clarity on the matter.He shared his personal struggles, including imprisonment and torture, and challenged those he called “chocolate boys” to lecture him.

On development, Lone touted his achievements, surpassing 40-year records of others development in just two and a half years.He reiterated his stance on Article 370, calling its removal “illegal” and opined that it can be restored through a different federal structure and rules our its restoration through UT assembly.

” I don’t want to lie to people,” he said according to KNS correspondent.Lone concluded by affirming his equidistant from both the INDIA alliance and NDA, preferring a secular alliance with a revised Kashmir policy that prioritizes development and truth.

He also clarified that he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.(KNS)