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Omar
trying to internationalise Kashmir issue: BJP
Friday, October 08, 2010 06:09:50 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi:
Keeping up its attack on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar
Abdullah over his remarks that the state had acceded to India and
not merged, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday termed his
comments "laughable" and accused him of trying to internationalise
the Kashmir issue.
Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi said here that various
princely states had acceded to India and had not merged and Jammu
and Kashmir was no exception.
"His comments are laughable. Various princely states joined India
under the Instrument of Accession. There was no instrument of
merger," Joshi said.
He said the Indian Constitution clearly states that Jammu and
Kashmir is and shall be an integral part of India.
Terming Abdullah's remarks as "irresponsible", Joshi said it gives
rise to several apprehensions and amounts to backing the
separatists.
Referring to the chief minister's remarks on Kashmir being an
issue between two neighbours, he said the internal situation in
the state was not a matter to be discussed with the neighbour.
"He (Abdullah) is trying to internationalise the issue. He is
trying to involve Pakistan where it is not required," Joshi said,
adding that the only issue to be discussed with Pakistan was about
its illegal occupation of territory that belongs to India.
He said the Kashmir issue was related to India's security and the
country will not accept anyone working against the country's
interests.
Asked if he was demanding Abdullah's resignation, Joshi said he
was warning him for the present.
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