IHK CM quits over land row
Source: Agencies July 8, 2008 SRINAGAR - The chief minister of Indian Held Kashmir announced his resignation Monday in the wake of a wave of violent protests over his government’s decision to give land in the IHK to Hindu pilgrims.
The puppet government of Ghulam Nabi Azad lost its majority on June 28 when a key ally, the People’s Democratic Party, pulled out of his Congress-led ruling alliance.
The PDP withdrew after angry protests over the transfer of forestland to Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board.
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