PM promises Assembly polls in J&K, says region will be terror-free

21:13 August 08

'Let's show the world J&K and Ladakh's capability'

"Come, let us show the world the strength, courage and passion the people of this region have. Let us all, together, build a new Jammu and Kashmir and new Ladakh with the new India."

21:08 August 08

'Govt working towards ensuring smooth Eid celebrations in J&K'

"I congratulate the people on the occasion of Eid. The government is working towards ensuring smooth celebrations of Eid in Jammu and Kashmir. Our fellow countrymen who live outside Jammu and Kashmir and want to return home on Eid, are being given all possible assistance by the government."

21:04 August 08

'J&K and Ladakh have potential to become tourist hub'

"Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have the potential to become the world’s biggest tourist destinations. There was a time when Kashmir was the favorite destination of Bollywood filmmakers, I am confident that in future even international films will be shot there. I urge the Hindi, Telugu and Tamil film industry to come to J&K for shooting their projects."

21:02 August 08

'Panchayats will do a great job'

"Panchayats are doing a great job in Jammu and Kashmir. Due to elected panch and pradhan, development projects have been implemented speedily in Jammu and Kashmir. I am sure that after the abrogation of Article 370, the representatives of the Panchayats will do stellar work."

20:55 August 08

'Elections will soon be held in J&K'

"The democracy in the our nation is so strong but you will be surprised to know that in J&K there are thousands of people who could not vote in elections or contest them. I want to tell the people of Jammu and Kashmir that your representatives will come from amongst you. J&K will not remain an UT forever. You will get the opportunity to elect your representatives soon. However, Ladakh will remain a Union Territory. We all want elections to be held in Jammu and Kashmir."

20:54 August 08

'We took decision after careful consideration'

"The central government, along with revoking Article 370, has decided to put it under the governance of the Central government. This decision has been taken after careful consideration. The J&K administration has been in touch with the Centre since Governor's Rule was imposed in the state. Projects blocked for decades have been expedited. We have tried to bring a new and different work culture in Jammu and Kashmir."

20:51 August 08

'Vacant posts will soon be filled'

"The financial benefits for central government employees, including security forces, like LTC, HRA and more will be provide to those posted in Jammu and Kashmir. The vacant posts in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will be filled. This will benefit the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. Local youth will receive employment. State companies as well as private companies will be encouraged to create jobs for the local youths in the state."

20:45 August 08

'Daughters, SC/ST not given equal rights'

"Because of Article 370, our daughters were not given equal rights. Even sanitation workers were not given equal rights and there was no reservation for SC/ST in Jammu and Kashmir. The benefits of central schemes will now extend to the region."

20:16 August 08

J&K suffered because of Articles 370, 35A

"There was never any discussion as to how Article 370 was adversely affecting the people of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. And it is surprising, no one was able to really tell how did the article benefit the people. Because of Article 370 and Article 35 A, there was widespread corruption, terrorist activities, and nepotism in Jammu and Kashmir." 

20:15 August 08

'Dawn of a new era'

"We have taken a historic decision. Our brothers and sisters from Jammu and Kashmir were sufferring. All the suffering has now ended because of our efforts. We have realised the dreams of our tall leaders like Sardar Patel, BR Ambedkar, Syama Prasad Mukherjee, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This signals the dawn of a new era. All citizens of India now have equal rights." 

20:02 August 08

PM Modi addresses the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about the Centre's move on Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir.

11:43 August 08

8 PM: Modi's address to the nation

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation at 8 PM on Thursday during which he is expected to explain the government's decisions on modifying the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and splitting the state into two union territories. 

The last time he addressed the nation was on March 27 during the Lok Sabha elections when he announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile (A-Sat) capability by shooting down a live satellite.

Parliament on Tuesday approved a resolution modifying the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. It also cleared a bill to split the state into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The proposed address comes days before the prime minister's customary address to the nation on Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort.