J-K split on mind, RSS vows stir

Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani’s rejection of its demand for a trifurcation of J-K notwithstanding, the RSS here today made a forwar...

Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani’s rejection of its demand for a trifurcation of J-K notwithstanding, the RSS here today made a forward move on the issue by pledging its support to an agitation.

RSS spokesman M.G. Vaidya told mediapersons here that the RSS had directed its workers ‘‘to extend support to the movement there’’. The movement, already under way under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist Front, is spearheaded by RSS supporters.

Vaidya, when asked about the stand taken by Advani on the issue, said the Centre was entitled to its view.

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He said RSS favoured J-K Assembly elections under President’s Rule. He said: ‘‘It will instill confidence among people and the voting percentage will go up.’’ He agreed that this was not the only option. The Government could well think of some other provision for ensuring a free and fair poll.

He said the trifurcation demand was ‘‘not communal’’. It was based on geography, emanating from the discrimination towards Ladakh and Jammu.

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