Mainstream political parties in the Kashmir Valley took to the streets on Tuesday to mark six years since the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 of the Constitution.
The National Conference, the Peoples Democratic Party and the Congress staged demonstrations at their respective headquarters in Srinagar.
A large number of police and paramilitary personnel were deployed at the PDP’s headquarters, where party president Mehbooba Mufti led the protest. “August 5 is a black day” and “Restore Article 370 and 35A” were among the placards that made an appearance.
“The people have assembled here (at the office), and outside the gate, thousands of police and security forces are deployed,” Mufti told mediapersons. “This tells you the story of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.”
The National Conference also staged a protest at Nawai Subh, the party headquarters in Srinagar.