J&K parties mark Article 370 anniversary as 'Black Day', BJP holds celebrations in Lal Chowk
The authorities didn't allow the political parties to organise protest marches in the city centre, Lal Chowk, while the BJP was allowed to organise a celebratory function at the historic clock tower in Lal Chowk of Srinagar. The BJP activists also organised a bike rally to commemorate the decisions of August 5, 2019.
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Several politicians and their supporters were restricted inside their respective party premises while many others were not allowed to leave their homes. The ruling NC legislator from Srinagar, Salman Sagar, who led a protest gathering inside the party office said the authorities can lock the offices and confine the leaders but they cannot imprison an idea. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said August 5 marks a black day not just for J&K, but for entire nation.
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