Sajad Lone Walks Out Of J&K Assembly With Salvo At NC: 'Ban On Talking About Art 370'
3 weeks ago

Sajad Lone Walks Out Of J&K Assembly With Salvo At NC: 'Ban On Talking About Art 370'

ABP News  

Jammu: People's Conference leader Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday walked out from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after his motion seeking inclusion of amendments, including restoration of Article 370, was disallowed by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. Lone, a former minister who represents Handwara constituency, walked out of the assembly shortly after the end of the Question Hour, saying "I am not convinced by the speaker's reply and I believe they are trying to muzzle us". As the assembly was preparing to discuss the Lt Governor's address after the Question Hour, the People's Conference chairman drew the attention of the speaker to the amendments moved by him, including restoration of Article 370. I have demanded restoration of Article 370, repeal of Public Safety Act, recent civilian killings, police verification and a probe in 1987 rigging in assembly elections which were rejected," Lone told reporters outside the assembly.

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Lone walks out of J&K assembly
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lone walks out of J&K assembly

Hindustan Times  

People’s Conference chairman Sajjad Lone on Tuesday walked out from J&K legislative assembly after the speaker disallowed his amendments to LG’s address regarding police verifications, Article 370 and Public Safety Act. Sajjad Lone had brought seven amendments in the Lt Governors address, however, only two were added; others were not included for which Lone walked out of the assembly in …

Stormy J&K Assembly as BJP Vows to Block Article 370 Restoration Move
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Stormy J&K Assembly as BJP Vows to Block Article 370 Restoration Move

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: The upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly budget session is expected to be fiery, as the BJP has vowed not to allow a resolution seeking the restoration of Article 370 or any other “anti-national or unconstitutional” bill to be tabled in the house. The near month long budget session which is scheduled to begin in Jammu on March 3 is …

MLAs come to blows in J&K Assembly for second day over Article 370
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MLAs come to blows in J&K Assembly for second day over Article 370

India Today  

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed ugly scenes of a brawl between opposing MLAs for a second consecutive day on Friday over a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370 in the Union Territory. BJP MLAs were seen raising slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' as a brawl erupted in the House after a People's Democratic Party MLA from Kupwara …

A tale of many resolutions: How Article 370 has become bone of contention in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

A tale of many resolutions: How Article 370 has become bone of contention in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

Firstpost  

A scuffle broke out during the first session of the newly-elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today when Sheikh Khursheed, brother of Engineer Rashid, entered the Well of the House with a banner calling for the restoration of Article 370. The chaos came a day after the Assembly passed a government resolution seeking a ‘dialogue’ with the Centre for reinstating the …

Watch | Ruckus in J&K Assembly, some MLAs marshalled out after clash over Article 370
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch | Ruckus in J&K Assembly, some MLAs marshalled out after clash over Article 370

Firstpost  

Fist fight broke out in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday after Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh, an Awami Ittehad Party MLA representing the Langate constituency and brother of Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, displayed banner that read, ‘We demand restoration of Article 370 and 35A’ Ruckus broke out in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday. The situation turned murky …

Ruckus in J&K assembly as Engineer Rashid's brother displays Article 370 banner
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ruckus in J&K assembly as Engineer Rashid's brother displays Article 370 banner

Hindustan Times  

A ruckus broke out in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday after Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh, MLA from Langate and brother of jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, displayed a banner on Article 370, leading to a fist fight among lawmakers. Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party MLA Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh displaying a banner on Article 370 in J&K …

J&K parties criticise NC for dropping ‘Article 370’, ‘Aug 5, 2019’ terms from resolution
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K parties criticise NC for dropping ‘Article 370’, ‘Aug 5, 2019’ terms from resolution

The Hindu  

The ruling National Conference’s guarded resolution on the restoration of special status and avoiding words like Article 370, 35A, and rejection of August 5, 2019, moves by the Centre evoked sharp reactions from several political parties in the J&K. Former J&K Chief Minister and People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti termed the resolution as “an ambivalent move and a half-hearted …

J&K peaceful, no one wants Article 370 back: Minister G Kishan Reddy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K peaceful, no one wants Article 370 back: Minister G Kishan Reddy

New Indian Express  

JAMMU: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday claimed that five years since the abrogation of Article 370, peace had returned to Jammu and Kashmir and large-scale development was underway, as he urged the people to vote for his party in the upcoming state election. Reddy said that before the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the …

JKPC’s Sajad Lone files nomination papers from Baramulla, pledges ‘development with dignity’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

JKPC’s Sajad Lone files nomination papers from Baramulla, pledges ‘development with dignity’

The Hindu  

J&K Peoples Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone on May 1 filed his nomination papers from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat and pledged to fight for “equal rights and bringing J&K at par with other States of India”. Mr. Lone, who has managed a pre-poll alliance with the J&K Apni Party and support of many other smaller players like Yasir Reshi, Safina …

Will Not Fight LS Polls if NC Gets INDIA Bloc to Publicly Commit to Restore Article 370: Sajad Lone
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Not Fight LS Polls if NC Gets INDIA Bloc to Publicly Commit to Restore Article 370: Sajad Lone

News 18  

Challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in the Supreme Court might have been a mistake but not doing so would have made things worse politically for the mainstream parties of Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone has said. Noting that the NC was a constituent of the INDIA bloc, Lone said if the party gets the opposition grouping …

Statehood, elections soon, says PM in J&K
11 months, 1 week ago

Statehood, elections soon, says PM in J&K

Hindustan Times  

The time is not far when assembly polls will be held in Jammu & Kashmir and its statehood will be restored, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, daring the Opposition to restore Article 370 and saying he had not only abrogated the provision that bestowed special status to the region but also buried it deep in the ground. Addressing …

'UTs of Mumbai...': How Asaduddin Owaisi, J&K leaders reacted to SC verdict
1 year, 3 months ago

'UTs of Mumbai...': How Asaduddin Owaisi, J&K leaders reacted to SC verdict

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Reacting to the Supreme Court's verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his dissatisfaction with the judgment and took a jibe at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party saying it might now attempt to convert Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai into union territories. The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the …

President had power to revoke Article 370, prior Jammu and Kashmir assembly nod not required: SC
1 year, 3 months ago

President had power to revoke Article 370, prior Jammu and Kashmir assembly nod not required: SC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The President of India had the power to abrogate Article 370 without a prerequisite for a recommendation by the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, the Supreme Court of India observed on Monday while pronouncing a verdict on a clutch of petitions challenging the Central government's 2019 move. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, pronouncing the verdict of a five-judge …

Article 370 | 'Self Governance Better, No Constitutional Logic In Denying J&K Statehood': Petitioners Tell Supreme Court On Final Day
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 | 'Self Governance Better, No Constitutional Logic In Denying J&K Statehood': Petitioners Tell Supreme Court On Final Day

Live Law  

Yesterday marked the final day of arguments in the long-pending case challenging the Union Government's 2019 decision to repeal the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution, with the Supreme Court reserving its judgement in the matter. Constitution Of India Recognises Constitution Of J&K: Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium, in his arguments …

CJI asks petitioners if Article 370 is above Basic Structure, amending powers of Parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

CJI asks petitioners if Article 370 is above Basic Structure, amending powers of Parliament

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Mr. Sibal said neither the court nor the petitioners had to “advise” the Union government on how to abrogate Article 370. “Why did they change the term ‘Constituent Assembly of the State’ to the ‘Legislative Assembly of the State’ in the proviso to Article 370 if the President had such plenary powers as they claim… …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 14
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 14

The Hindu  

Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi on Friday said that the abrogation was not an executive decision and that the entirety of the Parliament which included Members of Parliament of Jammu and Kashmir had been taken into confidence. Mr. Dwivedi also apprised the Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y Chandrachud that, unlike the Constituent Assembly of India, the J&K …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 13
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 13

The Hindu  

The Union Government on Thursday apprised the Supreme Court that it cannot give an exact timeline for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood but it is ready to conduct elections. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that the inability to give an exact timeframe for the conduct of elections is due to the repeated law and order disturbances in the …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 12
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 12

The Hindu  

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta apprised the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the Union government will restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir however Ladakh will continue to remain a Union Territory. But without putting you in a bind, you and the Attorney General may seek instructions on the highest level - is there a time frame in view?’, CJI Chandrachud …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 11
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 11

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday asked Attorney General R. Venkataramani to look into the suspension of Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, a senior lecturer of political science four days after he pleaded against the Centre’s move to abrogate Article 370 before the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice had earlier said that the government cannot justify the “means” used to …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 4
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 4

The Hindu  

Senior advocate Gopal Subramanium on August 9 apprised a Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud that the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly did not intend for Article 370 to be abrogated and that it had envisioned for the Constitution of India to apply to J&K with modifications and exceptions. During the hearing, CJI Chandrachud also enquired …

Leaders detained as dilution of Article 370 completes four years
1 year, 7 months ago

Leaders detained as dilution of Article 370 completes four years

The Hindu  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said that she was put under house arrest on Saturday, along with other leaders of her Peoples Democratic Party, while the Srinagar office of the National Conference was sealed, according to a party spokesperson. J&K’s regional parties accused the Lieutenant Governor’s administration of imposing such restrictions on the fourth anniversary of the …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 2
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 2

The Hindu  

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on August 3 argued before the Supreme Court that the Legislature did not have the power to recommend the abrogation of Article 370 as per the provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution. During the hearing on August 2, Chief Justice of India D.Y Chandrachud enquired as to whether Article 370 was a provision in the …

Normalcy, peace returned in Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation: Centre
1 year, 8 months ago

Normalcy, peace returned in Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation: Centre

Hindustan Times  

The abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which had conferred special status on Jammu & Kashmir, has led to “unprecedented development, progress, security and stability to the region”, the Union government told the Supreme Court on Monday, adding that “life has returned to normalcy in the region after three decades of turmoil.” In its affidavit filed on Monday, the …

NC, PDP, CPI(M) hail Supreme Court’s decision to hear petitions challenging the reading down of Article 370 in J&K
1 year, 8 months ago

NC, PDP, CPI(M) hail Supreme Court’s decision to hear petitions challenging the reading down of Article 370 in J&K

The Hindu  

Several of Jammu & Kashmir’s regional parties, which have challenged the Centre’s decision to abrogate the provisions of Article 370 in 2019, on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the petitions challenging the reading down of Article 370. “Welcome Hon’ble SC’s decision to finally hear petitions pending since 2019 challenging the illegal abrogation of Article 370. The SC …

SC to hear pleas against abrogation of Article 370 after Dasara vacation
2 years, 6 months ago

SC to hear pleas against abrogation of Article 370 after Dasara vacation

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The long-waited hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, that conferred a special status to J&K, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 will take place after the week-long Dussehra break of the Supreme Court. Earlier, on April 26, 2022, then Chief Justice N.V. Ramana had said the petitions …

J&K special status removal | Supreme Court to list pleas after October 10
2 years, 6 months ago

J&K special status removal | Supreme Court to list pleas after October 10

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India U.U. The various petitions have challenged the Centre's "unilateral" move to impose curfew and unravel the unique federal structure of India by dividing Jammu and Kashmir "without taking consent from the people". They said the Presidential Order took cover of a temporary situation, meant to hold the field until the return of the elected government, to …

SC to hear pleas related to Article 370 in July
2 years, 11 months ago

SC to hear pleas related to Article 370 in July

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will list for hearing in July a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 conferring special status to Jammu and Kashmir and the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, which split Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories — Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. A number of petitions are pending in …

Article 370 : Former MLA Tarigami Seeks Early Hearing Of Petitions In Supreme Court Challenging Abrogation Of J&K Special Status
3 years, 6 months ago

Article 370 : Former MLA Tarigami Seeks Early Hearing Of Petitions In Supreme Court Challenging Abrogation Of J&K Special Status

Live Law  

Former MLA of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami has approached Supreme Court seeking an early hearing of the writ petition which challenges the constitutionality of the abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Tarigami in his plea has submitted that despite the fact that the challenge to the constitutional validity of orders dated August 5, 2019 …

We'll restore Article 370 in J&K legally, matter of our identity: Mehbooba Mufti after PM's all-party meeting
3 years, 9 months ago

We'll restore Article 370 in J&K legally, matter of our identity: Mehbooba Mufti after PM's all-party meeting

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir don't accept the manner in which Article 370 was abrogated unconstitutionally, illegally, and immorally, former J&K chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said after attending PM Modi's J&K all-party meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. I told PM that people of J&K don't accept the manner in which Article 370 was abrogated unconstitutionally, illegally &immorally," Mehbooba …

J&K People's Conference Moves SC, Seeks Early Hearing Of Pleas Challenging Abrogation Of Article 370 & Reorganisation Of J&K
4 years, 4 months ago

J&K People's Conference Moves SC, Seeks Early Hearing Of Pleas Challenging Abrogation Of Article 370 & Reorganisation Of J&K

Live Law  

The Jammu & Kashmir Peoples conference has moved the Supreme Court seeking early hearing of the batch of pleas' challenging the abrogation of Article 370 & reorganisation of the Jammu & Kashmir.On 5 August 2019, the Government of India revoked the special status, or limited autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu …

SC Adjourns Petitions Challenging Abrogation Of Art 370 To Dec 10
5 years, 4 months ago

SC Adjourns Petitions Challenging Abrogation Of Art 370 To Dec 10

Live Law  

The Supreme Court five-judge bench headed by Justice N. V. Ramana on Thursday deferred to December 10 the hearing in a string of petitions challenging the restructuring of Article 370.After the 4 weeks' time sought by the Centre for filing its reply, when the cases were taken up by the court on Thursday, the bench was of the view that …

Temporary President's Rule Cannot Be Used To Permanently Repeal J&K Special Status: Petitioners In Article 370 Cases [Read Rejoinder]
5 years, 4 months ago

Temporary President's Rule Cannot Be Used To Permanently Repeal J&K Special Status: Petitioners In Article 370 Cases [Read Rejoinder]

Live Law  

The petitioners in the plea against abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution have remarked that the case is not about the desirability of Article 370 and that the Court must delve into the question whether the Central Government could use the temporary cover of President's Rule in order to effect a permanent and irreversible alteration in the Federal structure …

Article 370 : CPI(M) Leader Tarigami Moves SC Challenging Abrogation Of J&K Special Status
5 years, 5 months ago

Article 370 : CPI(M) Leader Tarigami Moves SC Challenging Abrogation Of J&K Special Status

Live Law  

Challenging the constitutionality of the abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir, former J&K legislator Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court.Tarigami, a four time MLA from Kulgam constituency of the now dissolved J&K Assembly, has challenged the Presidential orders issued on August 5 and 6 under Article 370 of the Constitution and Jammu. …

Kashmir media restrictions, political detentions: SC to hear multiple pleas on Article 370 today
5 years, 6 months ago

Kashmir media restrictions, political detentions: SC to hear multiple pleas on Article 370 today

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday is scheduled to hear petitions against the media and communication restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, which were imposed in the Valley following the revocation of Article 370 as well as the validity of the abrogation in itself. The list of petitions to be heard today include: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who had tried to …

Will not allow a walkover on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference leader Hasnain Masoodi
5 years, 6 months ago

Will not allow a walkover on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference leader Hasnain Masoodi

The Hindu  

National Conference leader and Anantnag MP, retired justice Hasnain Masoodi, was camping in Srinagar to pay tributes to party founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on his 37th death anniversary on September 8. The Gupkar Declaration adopted on August 4 by all regional parties including the Peoples Democratic Party, the Peoples Conference and the J&K Peoples Movement reflected a joint resolve to …

Shah Faesal,Shehla Rashid Move SC Challenging Abrogation Of Art.370, Bifurcation Of State [Read Petition]
5 years, 6 months ago

Shah Faesal,Shehla Rashid Move SC Challenging Abrogation Of Art.370, Bifurcation Of State [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Detained J&K politician Shah Faesal, activist Shehla Rashid and Five others have moved the Supreme Court challenging the presidential orders on abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir in to two Union Territories.A three Judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will hear the petitions on Wednesday.The Petitioners also challenge the. Detained …

Supreme Court to hear multiple pleas on Article 370 today
5 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to hear multiple pleas on Article 370 today

India TV News  

The Supreme Court Wednesday will hear nearly 10 pleas in connection with the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The bench will hear Communist Party of India leader Sitaram Yechury's habeas corpus petition, in which, he has challenged the detention of Kashmir politician and party general secretary Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami. Shah Faesal, an independent …

Supreme Court to hear petitions against Article 370 on Friday
5 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court to hear petitions against Article 370 on Friday

India TV News  

Supreme Court to hear petitions against Article 370 on Friday While the advocate has challenged the scrapping of provisions of Article 370 which has resulted in the creation of two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the journalist has sought directions for restoring of all modes of communication, including mobile Internet and landline services, throughout the state to …

Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: SC to hear Congress leader's plea tomorrow seeking withdrawal of restrictions, release of political leaders
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: SC to hear Congress leader's plea tomorrow seeking withdrawal of restrictions, release of political leaders

Firstpost  

NC leaders Mohammad Akbar Lone and Hasnain Masoodi have also filed a petition in the SC challenging the abrogation of Article 370. New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea challenging the Centre’s decision to impose restrictions and “other regressive measures” in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of the provisions of Article 370. Besides, …

Revocation of Article 370 deepens anxieties in Kashmir; locals fear increased levels of violence, job woes
5 years, 7 months ago

Revocation of Article 370 deepens anxieties in Kashmir; locals fear increased levels of violence, job woes

Firstpost  

The abrogation of special status and the division of the state into two Union territories is being seen in Kashmir as a major setback. The abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution has deepened anxieties among several Kashmiris, who view the abolition of special status as an assault on their identity. The government enforced a lockdown and restricted the movement …

National Conference challenges abrogation of Article 370 in Supreme Court, terms Centre's move 'unconstitutional' in plea
5 years, 7 months ago

National Conference challenges abrogation of Article 370 in Supreme Court, terms Centre's move 'unconstitutional' in plea

Firstpost  

National Conference mounted a legal challenge in the Supreme Court on Saturday to the changes made in the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir. While challenging the Centre’s decisions to scrap provisions of the Article 370 that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir and dividing it into two Union territories, the two MPs have sought a direction to declare …

National Conference challenges Centre's move on Article 370 in Supreme Court
5 years, 7 months ago

National Conference challenges Centre's move on Article 370 in Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The National Conference mounted a legal challenge in the Supreme Court on Saturday to the changes made in the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir, contending that these have taken away rights of its citizens without their mandate. While challenging the Centre’s decisions to scrap provisions of the Article 370 that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir and dividing …

Kashmiri Lawyer Moves SC Challenging Presidential Order Under Article 370 On J&K Special Status [Read Petition]
5 years, 7 months ago

Kashmiri Lawyer Moves SC Challenging Presidential Order Under Article 370 On J&K Special Status [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Challenging the Presidential Order issued on August 5 under Article 370 of the Constitution, Shakir Shabir, a lawyer from Kashmir, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court.The order issued under Article 370 of the Constitution by President Ram Nath Kovind paved way for the application of entire provisions of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir, taking away …

Article 370: J&K loses special status; president enforces changes
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 370: J&K loses special status; president enforces changes

Live Mint  

New Delhi: As the Parliament session concluded, following two days of deliberation over the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bill that bifurcates the state and scraps the special status accorded under Article 370, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday signed off on the official gazette that enforced the changes from 6 August. “In exercise of the powers conferred …

Article 370 revoked, Parliament decides: Amit Shah stresses on no talks with Hurriyat; Narendra Modi congratulates 'Amit Bhai' for passage of bills
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 370 revoked, Parliament decides: Amit Shah stresses on no talks with Hurriyat; Narendra Modi congratulates 'Amit Bhai' for passage of bills

Firstpost  

Calling Article 370 a threat to India’s unity, Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that Jammu and Kashmir will be returned to statehood when normalcy is restored in the region Calling Article 370 a threat to India’s unity, Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that Jammu and Kashmir will be …

Article 370: Petition filed in Supreme Court against Centre’s notification on J&K
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 370: Petition filed in Supreme Court against Centre’s notification on J&K

The Hindu  

A writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday challenging the August 5 notification of the Constitution Order of 2019, which amends Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and scraps its 65-year-old predecessor — The Constitution Order of May 14, 1954 — as unconstitutional, illegal and arbitrary. In short, the government employed Article 370, which had once protected …

Article 370 revoked: Narendra Modi, Amit Shah demonstrate ability to move stealthily, confidently on major policy decisions
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 370 revoked: Narendra Modi, Amit Shah demonstrate ability to move stealthily, confidently on major policy decisions

Firstpost  

On Monday, the Narendra Modi government did not just take away the special status of Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article370 but also showed India what a strong full majority government with a strong political will can do Since the time Article 370 was introduced in Constitution about seven decades ago, giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a vast …

Indian Army, IAF on high alert after Centre revokes Article 370 in J&K; 8,000 paramilitary troops airlifted
5 years, 7 months ago

Indian Army, IAF on high alert after Centre revokes Article 370 in J&K; 8,000 paramilitary troops airlifted

India TV News  

All security forces formations, including Indian Air Force and Indian Army, have been put on 'high alert' following the government revoking Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The latest directive came after the government abolished Article 370 that gives special status on Jammu and Kashmir and also in view of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Union …

One India, no special status for J&K : What BJP promised in its 2019 election manifesto
5 years, 7 months ago

One India, no special status for J&K : What BJP promised in its 2019 election manifesto

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced the revocation of Article 370 - which gave special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, thus fulfilling BJP's election promise, and creating tremors across the political circuit. After days of speculation following the deployment of troops in Kashmir, to cancellation of the Amarnath Yatra, evacuation of tourists and finally placing …

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