Srinagar, Aug 17 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman, Muhammad Yasin Malik led a protest here in support of Article 35A on Friday.
Immediately after the day’s congregational Friday prayers, Malik along with his supporters, led the protest in Maisuma area of Srinagar.
Malik asked people to support every programme announced by the separatist conglomerate, Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), to protect Article 35A.
The Article 35A giving powers to state legislature to define permanent residents of J&K and their privileges has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
The apex court will hear the petition during the week beginning August 27.
–IANS
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