09 August 1953 a Black Day in J&K's history: Dr Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, Aug. 8 -- Share Tweet Share Srinagar, 08 Aug (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today termed the events of 09 August 1953, particularly the unconstitutional arrest and ouster of then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, as a black day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Farooq called upon the Union Government to open a new chapter in the relationship between Srinagar and New Delhi, one founded on mutual trust, democratic principles and constitutional guarantees with the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir serving as the essential first step. In a statement issued, Reflecting on the historical significance of the day, Dr Farooq said, "0...
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