Autonomy is already granted to J&K under Article 370: Congress

KATHUA: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Saifuddin Soz today said the party is against the abolition of Article 370 and the autonomy is already given to the state under the Article.

"In my opinion, as per the constitution of India the autonomy is already given under Article 370 (to J&K) and Congress party says that Article 370 should not be abolished and it will be forever," Soz told reporters on the sidelines of his public rally at Kathua today.

He was responding to a volley of questions about the demand of Congress's coalition partner National Conference ( NC) about grant of greater autonomy and removal of AFSPA.

"If they (NC) want more autonomy, the issue may be discussed and Congress party may open the door of discussion and decision," He said.

While talking about the removal of AFSPA, he said that there are some stake holders in the issue which includes the Army, Para Military Forces.