Article 370: Maharaja's son supports govt's decision

Son of former Jammu and Kashmir ruler Maharaja Hari Singh and Congress leader Karan Singh welcomed the decision of modification of provisions of Article 35A as the issue of gender-discrimination needed to be addressed. He said that political dialogue must continue in Kashmir to help resolve the issue.

New Delhi: Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Thursday said he does not agree with a blanket condemnation of the government's move on Jammu and Kashmir, pointing out what he called were its several positives.

Karan Singh's statement

Singh, son of former Jammu and Kashmir ruler Maharaja Hari Singh welcomed the union territory status for Ladakh and said that political dialogue must continue in Kashmir to help resolve the issue.

Vikramaditya singh son of Karan singh

In a statement issued here, the Congress leader said he supported the modification of provisions of Article 35A, as the issue of gender-discrimination needed to be addressed.

He, however, said two main political parties of Jammu and Kashmir -- the Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference -- should not be termed "anti-national".