The Young Chronicle: For 4th Graders March 15th, 2015 | Page 2

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The New J&K Government
This is the first time BJP will experience Power in Jammu
and Kashmir, with the Peoples’ Development Party.

The deal has been sealed after both the sides agreed to
focus on governance and welfare of people instead of
raking up contentious issues like repeal of Armed Forces
Special Powers Act and Article 370 of the constitution.
Article 370 broadly gives J&K special status, such that all
laws apply, except those pertaining to Communications,
Defence, Finance, and Foreign Affairs.
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The main stay of this government will be the Common
Minimum Programme (CMP). The CMP is a document which
outlines the minimum objectives that a coalition
government should meet.

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Here are some points that outline the CM between BJP
and PDP:
- Armed Forces' Special Powers Act or AFSPA: The
coalition government will thoroughly review security
situation in state and decide the extent to which the
state needs the various laws outlined In the AFSPA.
- Article 370: J&K will still have special status granted
under article 370.
- Dialogue with Hurriyat Conference: Hurriyat is a group
of people who believe in liberating Kashmir, basis what
was decided by the UN. To get a better understanding
of what the Hurriyat wants, we recommend you to read
our December editions for a brief history of Kashmir.
- Peace process with Pakistan: The coalition
government will be empowered to catalyse peace
talks with Pakistan.
- The government will take measures for sustenance
and livelihood of the West Pakistan (Bangladeshi)
refugees.

MARCH 15- THE IDES OF MARCH
Have you ever wondered why people consider the
number 13 inauspicious or they feel that a black cat
crossing their path will bring bad luck to them. These
are called superstitions. A superstition is the belief that
particular events bring good or bad luck.
There is a proverb in English, ‘Beware the Ides of
March’. It came from William Shakespeare’s play, Julius
Caesar. In the play, a soothsayer says ‘Beware the Ideas
of March’ to Julius Caesar to warn him that this was to
be his assassination day.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44BC by
Roman Senators who were concerned that he had too
much power.
So, “Beware the Ides of March” is now a proverb,
superstition and a phrase that warns of impending
danger and unfortunate events.
Talk to your parents about superstitions. Why are some
considered lucky and some unlucky?
See an animated version of the play, Julius Caesar in the
link below: