The BJP in its election manifesto had promised to scrap or at least dilute the special status to the state given under Article 35A. The ruling party's ideological mentor, the RSS, also favours abolition of the special status to change the state's demographics. The threat of abrogation of Article 35A is also leading to unprecedented political developments in the Valley. OMAR ABDULLAH IS ANTI-WOMEN: VHPMeanwhile, the VHP hit out at Omar Abdullah over his stand on Article 35A. (With inputs from Siddhartha Rai)ALSO READ | 35A an article of faith for KashmirALSO READ | Why Farooq Abdullah is angry over Article 35A and how it will impact special status of KashmirALSO WATCH | 'Don't tamper with Article 35A, else there will be repercussions', says J-K Chief Minister Mehboob Mufti

Source: India Today August 15, 2017 00:33 UTC