Pakistan Dismisses Indian Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370, Asserts Illegitimacy

 

Pakistan Rejects India's Article 370 Verdict.

In a press conference, Pakistan's caretaker Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, declared India's Supreme Court ruling upholding the abrogation of Article 370 as having "no legal value" in international law. Jilani emphasized that the decision contradicts UN Security Council resolutions and denies the Kashmiri people their inalienable right to self-determination. Pakistan categorically rejected the judgment, labeling it a "travesty of justice" and maintained its stance that the final disposition of Jammu and Kashmir must align with relevant UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Jilani accused India of attempting to change the demographic and political landscape of Kashmir through "unilateral and illegal measures" since August 5, 2019. He expressed concerns about the disempowerment of Kashmiris and called for the reversal of these actions to pave the way for peace and dialogue. Despite the strained relations between India and Pakistan, Jilani assured Pakistan's continued support for the people of Kashmir and announced plans to convene a meeting of stakeholders to determine the next course of action.

Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif criticized the verdict, alleging a violation of international laws and stating that it betrays the sacrifice of Kashmiris. He predicted that the decision would strengthen the "freedom movement" in Kashmir. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, echoed these sentiments, asserting that India cannot rewrite international agreements, and called out India for not following international laws and UN resolutions.