Srinagar, Feb. 15 -- Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari on Thursday blamed the traditional political parties and their leaders in Jammu and Kashmir for the abrogation of Article 370 - that granted special status to erstwhile state.

He said the Centre has hurt the sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir over and over again, especially on August 5, 2019, by unilaterally abrogating Article 370 and 35A.

Reaffirming his unwavering conviction regarding Jammu and Kashmir's relationship with the rest of the country, Apni Party President said, "the undeniable reality is that Jammu and Kashmir was destined to be an integral part of India in 1947, and it will continue to be so."

However, he blamed the traditional political parties and their lead...