Srinagar, Aug 3: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has sought assurance on central government's plans not to repeal Articles 370 and 35A of Indian Constitution, or Jammu and Kashmir's trifurcation.
The statement comes following his meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Governor S P Malik, who assured the National Conference that there were no moves on these issues.
The party MPs would move a motion in Parliament on August 5, seeking a statement from the centre on Jammu and Kashmir situation, which has wiped up frenzied emotions, Omar told reporters here.
The National Conference Leader appealed to Jammu and Kashmir citizens to keep calm and control their emotions, besides avoid steps that may cater to vested interests' objectives.
"The Governor assured us that there was no movement on repealing Article 370 or Article 35A or delimitation of constituencies in the state," he said.
Omar said the party will never allow any tampering with the special status, both politically and legally, and also wants an election to be conducted to allow the new government to address state issues.
"We are satisfied with our meeting with the Prime Minister, because he also expressed his wish to hold elections in Kashmir," he said.
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