Sajad Lone Walks Out After Amendments on Article 370, Police Verification, and 1987 Rigging Rejected.
Sajad Lone, the chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC), staged a walkout after his proposed amendments on key issues, including Article 370, police verification for government jobs, and the alleged rigging of the 1987 elections, were rejected.
•Key Issues Raised by Sajad Lone
1. Article 370 Repeal
Lone has been vocal about the revocation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. His amendments aimed to address concerns about its abrogation, but they were dismissed.
2. Police Verification for Government Jobs
He criticized the policy of police verification for government jobs, stating that it was being misused to deny employment to people on vague security grounds.
3. 1987 Election Rigging Allegations
Lone reiterated that the alleged rigging of the 1987 elections had long-term consequences in Kashmir. He sought an acknowledgment of its impact, but his proposal was rejected.
•Walkout in Protest
Following the rejection of his amendments, Lone walked out in protest, expressing disappointment over the lack of discussion on these critical issues. He accused the authorities of ignoring concerns that affect the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
