Concerns Raised by PDP Leader Waheed Para Regarding Article 311 Misuse in Jammu and Kashmir
Waheed Para, a prominent leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a legislator, recently voiced his concerns about the alleged selective misuse of Article 311 in Jammu and Kashmir. According to Para, the actions taken under Article 311 in the region are unprecedented and not observed anywhere else in the country.
Para criticized the recent termination of government employees, highlighting that the application of rules seems to be biased towards Kashmir. He emphasized the importance of conducting proper inquiries before dismissing employees and questioned the government’s approach of bypassing due process.
Expressing his discontent, Para emphasized the necessity of completing investigations and establishing facts before taking any punitive actions. He argued that terminating employees without conducting fair inquiries is unjust and arbitrary.
Furthermore, Para pointed out that a significant number of employees have already faced termination, warning that such measures could lead to increased alienation and mistrust among the people. He cautioned against the continued use of such tactics, stating that it could further deepen existing divides in society.
In addition to the issue of employee terminations, Waheed Para also raised concerns about profiling measures targeting specific religious groups. He stressed that no religion should be singled out under any circumstances and condemned the profiling of mosques and clerics. Para warned that such actions could exacerbate social tensions and widen existing rifts within the community.
Para called for the immediate withdrawal of the circular related to the profiling of mosques and religious preachers, asserting that such practices undermine social harmony and constitutional values. He urged the government to reconsider its decisions in order to promote peace and trust among the people.
In conclusion, Waheed Para strongly criticized the actions taken by the government and emphasized the need for a more inclusive and transparent approach in dealing with sensitive issues. He urged for a reevaluation of the current tactics to ensure the preservation of peace and unity in the region. [KNT]
