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European lawmakers begin J&K visit
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- As many as 23 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) arrived in Kashmir on a two day visit on Tuesday to assess the ground situation after scrapping of J&K’s special status and recorded the feedback from the Army, local officials and 15 delegations, as the Valley observed a complete shutdown and saw a spurt in street protests.
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- Around four MEPs have reportedly backed out from travelling to Kashmir.
(1) British MEP said: It’s very clear democratic principles are being subverted in Kashmir and the world needs to start taking notice.
- Across the table interactions with traders, grassroots leaders, students, a three-member women’s group and civil society members.
- Issues highlighted to MEP’s
(1) Global Youth Foundation head met the MEPs and said he highlighted that youth of J&K witnessed “enough bloodshed and wanted an end..
(2) Article 370 was like a wall, stopping the State’s development as per delegation of panchs and sarpanchs.
(3) issue of unemployment highlighted by women’s delegation.
(4) Army apprised of the situation on the Line of Control (LoC), infiltration bids from across the border and the internal situation.
- No prominent traders’ body, civil society group or regional political parties interacted with the EU delegation
Sources
The Hindu