Owais Gul
SRINAGAR: Dissatisfied over Governor Satya Pal Malik’s assurances, former chief minister and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah today demanded central government to end the stalemate over the prevailing situation in the valley.
Addressing a presser at his Gupkar residence after meeting the Governor regarding the current chaotic situation in the valley, Omar asked central government to come clear over the recent orders especially the order asking Amarnath yatries and tourists to curtail their stay in Kashmir and return home as soon as possible.
“The Governor assured the delegation led by me that nothing will be done with regard to the Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution, delimitation or trifurcation,” he said.
He further stated that the orders issued by the government from last two three days has led to the chaotic situation in the Valley, stating that the advisory asking tourists and yatris to return home has further worsened the situation.
He urged the Centre to come up with a statement in Parliament session on Monday. “The leadership in the Centre should come up with a statement and assure the people of J&K,” he said. “We demand the parliament session on Monday to come clear over such an order,” Omar added.
He also appealed people to deal with the situation calmly. “There are elements who want people to take law and order in their hands so that they go ahead with their designs. We need to ensure it does not happen and people must deal with the situation coolly,” he said.
Pertinently, several mainstream party leaders since Friday night called on the Governor to seek the clarification over the recent government orders that created panic in the valley. The Governor, however, has said that there was nothing to worry about as the apprehensions of people regarding the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A are only rumours.