Matters related to Kashmir entirely internal: India defends Article 370 stand at UNSC meet
India TV NewsIndia’s Ambassador to UN Syed Akbaruddin Friday said India is committed to gradually removing all restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, post the abrogation of Article 370 by the central government. Further speaking on India's stand on Kashmir issue, Syed Akbaruddin said, "These have no external ramifications." "The recent decisions taken by the Govt of India and our legislative bodies are intended to ensure that good governance is promoted and that social-economic development is enhanced for our people in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh," India’s Ambassador to UN Syed Akbaruddin added. Talking of the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Syed Akbaruddin said, "Our national position was and remains that matter related to Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is entirely an internal matter of India."