The National Conference (NC) and CPI(M) on Monday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to drop the title Sher (lion) from the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), now referred to as KICC, in Srinagar.
Referring to the Lieutenant-Governor’s administration, NC spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said this airdropped government’s unwavering determination to obliterate the history of J&K continues to amaze. “Someone needs to convey to them that the name Sher-e-Kashmir will forever remain deeply ingrained in our hearts, regardless of their actions,” Mr. Dar said.
Another NC leader, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri, also expressed his dismay over the move and referred to the recent remarks made by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud in praise of Sheikh, who founded the NC in 1931.
