What is the whole issue of article 35A?

Article 35-A was incorporated into the Constitution by a presidential order in 1954, stating, all those living in Jammu and Kashmir at that time and also those who lived in the state for 10 years anytime since, would be considered as its permanent residents.

These residents have been issued a certificate, which entitle them to special benefits in employment etc, and the biggest advantage being- only the permanent residents have the right to own and buy property in the state.

A non-governmental organisation, We the Citizens, filed a petitioned in the apex Court in 2014 to abolish the law on the grounds that it was "unconstitutional".

There are apprehensions, among sections of Kashmiris, that if the law is repealed or diluted, outsiders would be settled in Jammu and Kashmir.

The matter of 35-A has united Kashmiri separatists and mainstream politicians.

The government and the top court, on the other hand, are treading rather cautiously in dealing with the sensitive issue. 🔴Watch ABP News Live 24/7    • ABP NEWS LIVE 24*7: Bihar BPSC Protes...