Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday delivered an intervention on the floor of the House, expressing concern over the selective rejection of amendments moved to the Lieutenant Governor's address and urging the Assembly to uphold substance over spectacle.

Interacting with the media, Lone said his party had proposed six amendments seeking inclusion in the Address, of which two were rejected. One pertained to a clear articulation of continued efforts towards Article 370, Article 35-A and restoration of Statehood, while the other sought revival of intra-district and intra-divisional recruitment to address employment challenges faced by local youth seeking rationalisation...