The Kerala State committee of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
A resolution adopted at a high-level meeting of the party here on Monday said that though the President has the right under Article 370(3) to cancel Article 370, it should have been based on a recommendation of the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir. This provision to get the endorsement of the elected representatives was included in the Constitution to ensure that the wishes of the people were considered before taking any decision concerning the State. The IUML pointed out that instead of taking into view the people’s opinion, Article 370 was abrogated based on a recommendation of the Union government.
The verdict would also have an impact on other States which have been given special status under the Constitution. The IUML called upon democratic forces to highlight before the Supreme Court the fact that the people’s wishes had not been considered on the issue.
