Resounding declaration of hope: PM Narendra Modi hails Supreme Court verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370, moved by his government, as “historic” and a verdict that “in its profound wisdom, has fortified the very essence of unity that we, as Indians, hold dear and cherish above all else.” Taking to microblogging site “X”, Mr. Modi said : “It is a declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. The Court, in its profound wisdom, has fortified the very essence of unity that we, as Indians, hold dear and cherish above all else.” Today's Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 is historic and constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on 5th August 2019; it is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu, Kashmir and… — Narendra Modi December 11, 2023 He added that he wanted to “reassure” the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, that “our commitment to fulfilling your dreams remains unwavering.” He reiterated that his government was determined to extend the benefits of progress to the most vulnerable sections of society who, he said, had “suffered due to Article 370.” He termed the judgment a “beacon of hope” and a promise of a “better future.” Separatism, stone pelting things of the past: Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah, under whose watch on August 5, 2019, the government got the bills for reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir cleared through Parliament was also effusive in his response. He welcomed the verdict, stating that it upheld the constitutionality of his government’s decision, but also pointed out that “after the abrogation of Article 370, the rights of the poor and deprived have been restored, and separatism and stone pelting are now things of the past.” After the abrogation of #Article370, the rights of the poor and deprived have been restored, and separatism and stone pelting are now things of the past. The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and directed restoration of Statehood “at the earliest” as well as elections to the Assembly by September 30 next year.