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Ruling National Conference sets up human rights wing in J&K


Whereas reiterating the demand for restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, ruling Nationwide Convention (NC) on Monday (June 23, 2025) introduced a human rights cell to be headed by former Member of Parliament and retired decide Hasnain Masoodi.
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Whereas reiterating the demand for restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, ruling Nationwide Convention (NC) on Monday (June 23, 2025) introduced a human rights cell to be headed by former Member of Parliament and retired decide Hasnain Masoodi.

“There was a have to have a human rights cell. The cell will doc circumstances of rights violations and see if any intervention is required. It should make sure the human rights of locals are protected,” Mr. Masoodi informed The Hindu.

The establishing of the cell assumes significance as a result of the area of regulation and order and safety of the Union Territory (UT) lies with the Lieutenant Governor.

The human rights cell was introduced by celebration chief Dr. Farooq Abdullah after a gathering in Srinagar. “The human rights wing can have two co-members too. It was essential to have a human rights wing,” he mentioned.

‘Statehood is the correct of individuals, not favour’

In the meantime, reiterating the demand of Statehood, Dr. Abdullah mentioned, “Statehood is the correct of the folks of J&Okay, not a favour.”

He rejected rumours about conditional restoration of Statehood.

Tanvir Sadiq, NC chief and MLA, mentioned there’s absolute unanimity in the case of the query of Statehood. “Whereas the Opposition and we might typically be at odds, take jabs at each other, and stay politically aggressive, I firmly consider that in the case of the query of Statehood, there’s absolute unanimity. Whether or not it’s BJP, Peoples Democratic Social gathering, Peoples Convention, or another celebration, all agree that Statehood is our authentic proper and should be restored with none additional delay,” Mr. Sadiq mentioned.

The NC mentioned there was an try to create an environment of confusion by these “who profit from the twin energy construction, those that thrive within the shadows of uncertainty and chaos”.

“These are the very components who intentionally float such deceptive narratives not simply to undermine the emotions of the folks, but in addition to forged aspersions on the Hon’ble Supreme Court docket, the Prime Minister, the House Minister, and the sanctity of Parliament itself the place it [restoration of Statehood] was promised,” Mr. Sadiq mentioned.