DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
HIRANAGAR, Sept 6
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given women the highest priority in every sphere of life and by abrogating Article 370 and 35A he ensured that the daughters of Jammu & Kashmir also be entitled to claim the land and property share of their parents which they were deprived of for almost seven decades under the garb of Article 370, it is unfortunate that Congress and National Conference (NC) intend snatching legitimate rights of the daughters of Jammu & Kashmir by denying them parental property rights through revival of Article 370 and 35A, according to which any daughter choosing to marry an individual who is not a citizen or State Subject of Jammu & Kashmir would be denied claim to the land and property rights of her parents.
Addressing a public rally to mark the filing of nomination papers by BJP Candidate Advocate Vijay Sharma, Dr Jitendra Singh said, in today’s age and time when India has assumed a global position in 21st Century, Congress and National Conference still seek to revert to male chauvinism of mediaeval era and deny equal rights to women in Jammu & Kashmir.
Cautioning the people of this mischievous design, Dr Jitendra Singh cited Prime Minister Modi who has not only rolled out a series of schemes like Ujjawala Yojna providing gas cylinders, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna providing pucca house in the name of housewife but who also took the bold step of ensuring 1/3rd reservation for women in Parliament.
Dr Jitendra Singh also cited the BJP Sankalp Patra for J&K Assembly which promises support of Rs 18000 for women. In contrast to Prime
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