Scindia supports resolution to modify Article 370

19:14 August 06

Scindia supports resolution to scrap Article 370

Welcoming the Centre's decision, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia tweeted, "I support the move on Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and its full integration into union of India. Would have been better if constitutional process had been followed. No questions could have been raised then. Nevertheless, this is in our country’s interest and I support this.

17:46 August 06

Unprovoked aggression and crimes in Kashmir against humanity must be noted: Shahid Afridi

Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi hit out at the United Nations (UN) for its silence on the matter and sought the intervention of the United States.

The former Pakistani skipper advocated for Kashmiris' due rights as guaranteed by the UN resolution. He said the unprovoked aggression, crimes being committed in Kashmir must be noted.

He also said in his tweet that ‘unprovoked aggression and crimes in Kashmir against humanity must be noted.” He also appealed to the US President to take a role in mediating the ‘dispute’.

17:34 August 06

Rajasthan minister welcomes Article 370 scrapping

Rajasthan minister Ashok Chandna today welcomed the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, adding to the list of Congress leaders who have ditched the party line of opposing the move.
         
Chandana, the state youth affairs and sports minister, however said that it was his personal view.
         
"It is my personal view. Abrogating Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is the first decision of the government, which I welcome," he tweeted.
         
"...But implementation of abrogating Article 370 should be done peacefully and in the environment of trust instead of dictatorial. It should be disposed peacefully so that no citizen of the country face any problem in the future," he added.

17:19 August 06

I stand to oppose the bill: Asaduddin Owaisi

Asaduddin Owaisi in Lok Sabha

Asaduddin Owaisi in Lok Sabha said I stand to oppose the bill. Definitely BJP has lived up to electoral promise in their manifesto, but you have not lived up to your constitutional duties. You've indulged in breach of a constitutional promise.

16:58 August 06

Can't integrate India by unilaterally tearing apart Jammu and Kashmir: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi broke his silence on Article 370 issue. He wrote on his Twitter, "The move is unconstitutional & undemocratic."

"National integration isn't furthered by unilaterally tearing apart J&K, imprisoning elected representatives and violating our Constitution. This nation is made by its people, not plots of land. This abuse of executive power has grave implications for our national security," Rahul Gandhi posted.

In another tweet, he also called for the release of Kashmir’s mainstream political leaders. 

16:10 August 06

Detained at home; 'dictatorial' authority invoked in J-K: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah said that he has been put under house arrest, asserting that a "dictatorial" authority has been invoked and not a "democratic" one in Jammu and Kahmir.

In an emotional outburst, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said he "broke the door" to come out and speak to the media.

Emphasising that the guarantee of the Article370 was in India's Constitution, he said,"dictatorial authority has been invoked and not a democratic authority that we thought they will invoke. I don't know how many have been arrested. Nobody is allowed to come in or go out, we are under house arrest," he said. 

15:42 August 06

BSP supports Centre over scrapping of Article 370: Mayawati

 "There was a long-pending demand to scrap Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution with the intention of ensuring social, economic and political justice. The party now expects that people of the region will be benefitted from the Centre's decision," the former UP Chief minister said in a tweet.

 In another tweet, she said, "The decision to make Ladakh a Union territory was a long-pending demand of the Buddhist people living there, which has been fulfilled. The BSP also welcomes this."

15:21 August 06

BJP murdered Constitution: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Congress leader GN Azad, when asked that some leaders of the party are supporting abrogation of Article 370, says "Jin logon ko J&K ki history ya Congress ki history pata nahi unse mujhe koi lena dena nahi hai. Wo pehle J&K aur Congress ki history padh lein, phir Congress mein rahein."

14:37 August 06

I'm in absolute support of the decision taken: Congress MLA

Aditi Singh, Congress MLA from Raebareli Sadar on Article 370 revoked said, I'm in absolute support of the decision taken. It will help in integrating J&K into the mainstream. It's a historic decision. It should not be politicised. As an MLA, in my capacity, I welcome this decision.

"My views are above the party line. Though we are little apprehensive about the situation in Kashmir due to a complete lockdown there. This issue is an issue of national interest," she said.

14:31 August 06

TMC will strongly oppose bill to bifurcate J&K: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister said that her party, the Trinamool Congress, will strongly oppose the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that proposes to bifurcate the state into two union territories.

Banerjee also said the Centre should have consulted all political parties before coming to a decision to scrap Constitutional provisions that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
 

23:44 August 05

'Delimitation exercise should be carried out carefully'

Ravinder Pandita, the founder of the Save Sharada Committee expressed happiness over the Centre's decision. He also said that the delimitation exercise should be carried out carefully so that the proper number of Assembly seats is allocated to each region.

23:16 August 05

Did not support govt under pressure: BSP MP

After the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) extended ‘complete support’ to the Centre over the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, the party's Rajya Sabha MP Satish Chandra Mishra said that the party did not take the decision under pressure.

"BSP is one of the few parties which do not work under pressure or compulsion. We carefully think and take decisions. We treat every issue on its merit. Our party is of the view that Jammu and Kashmir is underdeveloped. We want the minorities and the socially backward classes to get their basic rights," he said.

22:07 August 05

Parties should put aside ideological fixations: Milind Deora

Mumbai Congress President Milind Deora said, "Parties should put aside ideological fixations and debate what is best for India’s sovereignty, peace in Jammu and Kashmir, jobs for Kashmiri youth, and justice for Kashmiri Pandits."

21:24 August 05

People of JK will understand intention behind decision: Ram Madhav

Reacting to the development, BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav said, "The decision was taken keeping in mind the interest of people of Jammu and Kashmir. I am sure people of the state will understand the intention behind this major decision. If troublemakers try to ferment trouble, law and order machinery will do its duty."

20:47 August 05

Congress leader welcomes Centre's decision

Breaking ranks with his party, senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi welcomed the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, saying a mistake of history has been corrected. He also said there will be an extensive feel-good factor in the country because of the decision taken by the Centre.

"Ram Manohar Lohia under whom I had political training was always against this Article. A mistake of history has been corrected today, albeit late," Dwivedi, who was considered very close to party leader Sonia Gandhi a few years ago, said.

20:25 August 05

It could be a happy conclusion: Former diplomat

Speaking to ETV Bharat about the development, former diplomat TP Sreenivasan said that if the people of Kashmir accept the order and things get back to normal within the next two years, the decision could be beneficial to the country. "The government should be able to control complications like Pakistan's role and terrorism. If the Prime Minister is able to handle it, this could be a happy conclusion," he said.

20:15 August 05

Gazette Notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice suggesting the modification of Article 370

Gazette Notification

Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah on Monday announced in the Rajya Sabha that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is to be abrogated under the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 signed by President Ram Nath Kovind. This Gazette Notification states that, "[Constitution Order] shall come into force at once, and shall thereupon supersede [Article 370] as amended from time to time."

20:14 August 05

Central govt notification lists out Council members for Union territory of J&K

Council members

In a notification issued by the central government, four leaders including Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad has been listed as a Member of Coucil of state for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. 
It also lists out the Parliamantary Constituencies of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

19:20 August 05

Govt went back on earlier promise: CPI(M) leader

Speaking to ETV Bharat on the development, CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah said, "This is a very big attack on our Constitution and democratic character. This is even against our historical struggle. Three years back, the government had promised political solution on the Kashmir issue through dialogue. They betrayed their promise and did everything unilaterally."

18:54 August 05

Provisions of Constitution can be amended: Constitutional expert

Speaking to ETV Bharat on the development, Constitutional expert Subhash Kashyap said, "Currently, Jammu and Kashmir is under the President's rule. As a result, the Jammu and Kashmir government is actually the Union Government. So, with the consent of Jammu and Kashmir government, various provisions of the constitution can be amended."

17:51 August 05

Decision taken in a hurry: Prakash Ambedkar

Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA) chief and grandson of BR AMbedkar, Prakash Ambedkar said, "What was the political emergency? If not Kashmiri leaders, they should have at least consulted the people of Kashmir before taking this decision."

"At a time when the financial situation in the country is grim, the government should not have taken such a big decision. I think this decision was taken in a hurry," he added.

17:08 August 05

Decision will lead to development: JKSC Director

Welcoming the Centre's decision, Abha Khanna, director of the Jammu and Kashmir Study Centresaid, "The decision taken today is important for all citizens of Jammu and Kashmir, and India. It will have a positive impact and lead to development in the region.  The government must now address any doubts that the people of Jammu and Kashmir might have regarding the development." 

16:33 August 05

'Momentous decision,' says SM Krishna

Terming it a 'momentous decision', former External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said the move to modify Article 370 ends a huge ambiguity about Kashmir.  He added that the nation congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.  

16:02 August 05

Decision against the Constitution: Punjab CM

Reacting to the development, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said, "To go ignoring the Parliament, and changing the system of the state - it is against the Constitution."

15:46 August 05

TDP supports Centre

Supporting the Centre, Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu tweeted, "Telugu Desam Party supports the Union Govt as it seeks to repeal Article 370. I pray for the peace and prosperity of the people of J&K."

15:22 August 05

'This constitutes an attack on democracy, secularism and the Constitution'

Communist Party of India (Marxist): The Modi government has struck a big blow at democracy and the Constitution by scrapping Article 370 of the Constitution and dismantling the state of Jammu & Kashmir.

CPI(M) denounces these measures taken by the Modi government. They are illegal and unconstitutional. This is not an issue confined to Jammu & Kashmir alone, they constitute an attack on democracy, secularism and the Constitution itself.
 

15:11 August 05

Arvind Kejriwal welcomes Centre's decision over JK issue

Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal: Hope this will bring peace and development in the state

14:22 August 05

'We welcome this courageous step by the Centre'

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS): We welcome this courageous step by the Centre. 

This was very essential for interest of JK as well as the entire country. 

Rising from selfish motives and political differences, everyone should welcome and support this move. 

14:18 August 05

'Pakistan reaffirms its abiding commitment to the Kashmir cause'

Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs: As the party to this international dispute, Pakistan will exercise all possible options to counter the illegal steps. 

Pakistan reaffirms its abiding commitment to the Kashmir cause.

14:14 August 05

'Democracy has been murdered' - DMK President MK Stalin

'Democracy has been murdered'

MK Stalin, DMK President: Without consulting people of Jammu and Kashmir, Article 370 has been taken away. Democracy has been murdered. AIADMK is also supporting the decision which is condemnable.

13:57 August 05

'Centre should've taken JK leaders into confidence'

Sharad Pawar, NCP

Sharad Pawar, NCP: I think Centre should have taken them (leaders of the valley) into confidence which unfortunately the govt didn't do. And then they should have taken the decision (to revoke 370). 

13:46 August 05

'Temporary and transient provision, it had to go'

RS MP, Arun Jaitley: Separate status led to separatism. No dynamic nation can allow this situation to continue.

13:40 August 05

'It is not a wise decision'

Former Attorney General, Soli Sorabjee

Former Attorney General, Soli Sorabjee: I don't think there is anything revolutionary here. It's a political decision even though it is not a wise decision

13:27 August 05

'Martyrdom of thousands, starting with Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee honoured'

BJP leader Ram Madhav welcomed the scrapping of Article 370 which confers special status on Jammu and Kashmir and said that it is a glorious day and a step towards complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir into Indian Union.

"Finally, the martyrdom of thousands starting with Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee honoured"

13:15 August 05

'Darkest day in Indian democracy'

Calling it the "darkest day in Indian democracy", former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that a "unilateral decision" of the Central government to scrap Article 370 is "illegal" and "unconstitutional".

12:45 August 05

Hassan said the move is completely 'undemocratic'

Commenting over Amit Shah's announcement Samajwadi Party leader, ST Hassan said that the decision will not benefit the country in any way. 

This decision will only accentuate people's reactions. 

Also, commenting over CM's house arrest, Hassan said the move is completely 'undemocratic'. 
 

12:27 August 05

Article 370 modified: India reacts

New Delhi:Centre on Monday modified the Article 370, that grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Dr Karan Singh refused to talk to the media citing 'personal reasons' after Union minister Amit Shah addressed the Parliament amid ruckus. 

Shah proposed to bifurcate the state into two separate Union Terretories- Jammu and Kashmir, with a legislature and Ladakh without a legislature.

READ: J-K Live: Revocation of Article 370 proposed in RS