The opposition National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has slammed Pakistan for interfering in the state's affairs, saying Article 35A which provides special rights and privileges to permanent residents is a shield for the people of the state. <br/><br/>Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson had in a statement accused India of trying to alter the demography of Jammu and Kashmir. The article empowers state's legislature to define permanent residents of the state and provide special rights and privileges to them.

The opposition National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has slammed Pakistan for interfering in the state's affairs, saying Article 35A which provides special rights and privileges to permanent residents is a shield for the people of the state. <br/><br/>Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson had in a statement accused India of trying to alter the demography of Jammu and Kashmir. The article empowers state's legislature to define permanent residents of the state and provide special rights and privileges to them.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Jammu Unit of the BJP has accused the National Conference of trying to create a fear psychosis among people over the issue. It's president Devinder Rana said, the opposition was responsible for promoting majoritarianism at the cost of minorities in the state.