Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari said August 5 is a painful reminder of a dark moment in “our recent history. On this day in 2019, the sudden and sweeping constitutional changes by the Centre left deep scars on the hearts and minds of the people in Jammu and Kashmir.” “New Delhi must uphold the dignity and democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The restoration of these rights is not an act of generosity—it is a constitutional and moral obligation,” he said.Bukhari said this is the right time for New Delhi to initiate a genuine, inclusive, and meaningful dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in order to address their issues and grievances and moving toward a lasting resolution.However, J&K BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said August 5, 2019, will be remembered as a defining moment that ended decades of uncertainty and paved the way for peace, prosperity, and equal rights in the region.“Prior to the abrogation of Article 370, J&K remained trapped in a vicious cycle of hartals, stone pelting, and terrorism. “But after August 5, 2019, that chapter has closed for good. Incidents of stone pelting have come down to zero and local recruitment of youth into terrorist ranks has almost stopped. This shift is proof that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir have chosen books over bullets and laptops over stones,” he said.
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