Gupkar Declaration
2020 OCT 15
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Why in news?
- National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah announced People's Alliance for ‘Gupkar Declaration’ after an all-party meet at his residence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
About Gupkar Declaration:
- Gupkar declaration was signed after an all-party meeting at the Gupkar Road residence of NC supremo Farooq Abdullah.
- The resolution had parties unanimously agreeing to unify in their efforts to protect and defend the identity, autonomy and special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
- On 22 August 2020, leaders from the six political parties once again held a meeting and signed the Gupkar II Declaration to renew their resolve to adhere to the 2019 declaration that was signed.
- Under the Declaration parties committed to strive for the restoration of Articles 370 and 35A, the Constitution of J-K and the restoration of the state and cancellation of division of the state.
PRELIMS QUESTION
Gupkar declaration, recently in news, is related to the matters in the state/ union territory of:
(a)Puducherry
(b)Jammu and Kashmir
(c)Gujarat
(d)Nagaland
Answer to prelims question