SHIMLA: The BJP general secretary Mr. K.L. Sharma said recently his party would resist any move by the Center to hand over the administration to the militants in Jammu and Kashmir in the name of reviving the political process Speaking to reporters he accused the Center of committing a blunder by creating another Bhindranwale in the chief of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yasin Malik. He said there were serious charges against Malik who he alleged was being protected by the Center Sharma demanded that Doda be declared a disturbed area immediately and be handed over to the Amy. We apprehend that the government might try for a break through with the JRL in the Val Joy and this is why it is hesitant to take stem steps in Doda he said. He alleged that the Union home minister had no clear-cut policy in the issue.

Article extracted from this publication >> July 8, 1994