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Article 370: extremist groups call for boycott of Independence Day celebrations
Why is it in news?
- The dilution of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories have made two extremist groups in the northeastern region come together and give a call to boycott the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
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- Extremist groups: The two groups are-(1) The Coordination Committee or CorCom: It is an umbrella organisation of six Manipur-based extremist outfits.(2) United Liberation Front of Assam: It is an independent group formed the United National Liberation Front of Western South East Asia with several non-Manipuri groups in the region.
- Extremist groups statement:
- In its statement it said that-(1) Disregard for democratic principles: The outrageous scrapping of Article 370 of the Indian constitution and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir without the consent of the people of the State show India’s arrogance and blatant disregard for democratic principles.(2) Freedom from India: Freedom from India’s colonial yoke is the only way to save ourselves from being swallowed by Hindustan.(3) Enhanced Hinduisation: The two groups said the political control of India by the BJP has “enhanced the Hinduisation process rapidly”.
Source
The Hindu