Article 370 updates: J&K now fully integrated into India, with Parliament nod

By Anuj Cariappa

| Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 2:58 [IST]

New Delhi, Aug 07: After the resolution to scrap Article 370 and the bifurcation bill was passed in the Lok Sabha, Narendra Modi said the passage of the legislation was a fitting tribute to the great Sardar Patel, Babasaheb Ambedkar, and SP Mookerjee.

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9:20 PM, 6 Aug

After the bill to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories was passed today in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisive leadership today finally delivered justice to India after 70 years."

9:20 PM, 6 Aug

During a fiery debate on Article 370, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury made everyone raise their eyebrows when he asked if the J&K issue is an "internal matter". While addressing Parliament, he said, "You say that it is an internal matter. But it is being monitored since 1948 by the UN. Is that an internal matter? We signed Shimla Agreement and Lahore Declaration. Was that an internal matter or bilateral," asked Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

9:19 PM, 6 Aug

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, "It is a historic day for the country today when Parliament has finally abrogated the Article 370 and passed the bills empowering the people of Jammu, Kashmir & Ladkah. It marks a new beginning in our history. I congratulate PM @narendramodi ji for his bold & courageous leadership."

9:19 PM, 6 Aug

Prime Mnister Narendra Modi said that the passage of key bills pertaining to Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are a fitting tribute to Sardar Patel, who worked for India’s unity, Babasaheb Ambedkar, whose views are well known and SP Mookerjee who devoted his life for India’s unity and integrity.

8:12 PM, 6 Aug

PM Modi said,''I salute my sisters and brothers of Jammu, Kashmir, & Ladakh for their courage & resilience.For years, vested interest groups who believed in emotional blackmail never cared for people’s empowerment. J&K is now free from their shackles. A new dawn, better tomorrow awaits.''

8:11 PM, 6 Aug

PM Modi: Special congratulations to people of Ladakh. It is a matter of great joy that their long-standing demand of being declared a Union Territory has been fulfilled. This decision will give impetus to overall prosperity of the region & ensure better developmental facilities

8:11 PM, 6 Aug

BJP workers celebrate in Bhopal after resolution to revoke Article 370 from J&K & The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Bill, 2019 get passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Madhya Pradesh: BJP workers celebrate in Bhopal after resolution to revoke Article 370 from J&K & The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Bill, 2019 get passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/9LKnzCwyBs
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8:11 PM, 6 Aug

PM Narendra Modi said,''Together we are, together we shall rise and together we will fulfil the dreams of 130 crore Indians. A momentous occasion in our Parliamentary democracy, where landmark bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir have been passed with overwhelming ''support.

6:58 PM, 6 Aug

Resolution revoking Article 370 from J&K passed by the Lok Sabha

6:58 PM, 6 Aug

Resolution revoking Article 370 from J&K passed by the Lok Sabha

6:57 PM, 6 Aug

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Congress said,''I support the move on Jammu And Kashmir & Ladakh & its full integration into the Union of India. Would have been better if constitutional process had been followed. No questions could have been raised then.''

6:56 PM, 6 Aug

M in Lok Sabha: Supriya Sule asked what would happen to J&K's environment & beauty. There're laws for environment in the nation&they'll be implemented there as soon as Article 370 is revoked. Jammu & Kashmir was heaven on earth, it is heaven on the earth & it'll always remain so

6:56 PM, 6 Aug

Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha said,''The curfew wasn't put in place because the law and order situation has deteriorated. It is precautionary, it has been put in place so the situation doesn't deteriorate.''

6:55 PM, 6 Aug

Amit Shah in Lok Sabha: Asaduddin Owaisi said we're going to commit a historical mistake.We're not going to commit a historical mistake, we're going to correct one. After 5 yrs, seeing development in J&K under leadership of PM Modi, ppl of valley will understand drawbacks of Article 370

6:22 PM, 6 Aug

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday said that his troops are prepared to "go to any extent" to help Kashmiris, a day after the Indian government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

6:22 PM, 6 Aug

''So far as India-China Boundary Question is concerned, the 2 sides have agreed to a fair, reasonable&mutually acceptable settlement of boundary question on the basis of Political Parameters & Guiding Principles for Settlement of India-China Boundary Question,'' MEA said.

6:21 PM, 6 Aug

MEA on a query on comments made by the Chinese Spokesperson on J&K issue said,''Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Bill 2019, is an internal matter concerning territory of India. India doesn't comment on internal affairs of other countries and similarly expects other countries to do likewise.''

6:21 PM, 6 Aug

Ravi Shankar Prasad in Lok Sabha: Today the people from the opposition who are talking about #Article370, did they speak when Human Rights were being violated in Pak occupied Kashmir? Even today Human Rights are violated in PoK. These are bigger questions.

6:20 PM, 6 Aug

Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor, met Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar today. Governor & NSA discussed the prevailing external & internal security situation in J&K in the aftermath of developments in the Parliament

6:20 PM, 6 Aug

United Arab Emirates(UAE) Media: 'UAE has taken note of the Indian government’s decision of non-operationalisation of some sections of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution related to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, 'says Dr Ahmad Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India.

6:04 PM, 6 Aug

While replying in the fiery debate, Amit Shah said that the governement earlier had a strong hold on PoK and will continue to have so.

6:04 PM, 6 Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Lok Sabha. He was welcomed with a thunderous applaud.

6:04 PM, 6 Aug

Ravi Shankar Prasad lauds Amit Shah, PM Modi in Parliament

6:03 PM, 6 Aug

China is seriously concerned about current situation in Kashmir: Foreign ministry spokesperson

6:03 PM, 6 Aug

India's decision on J&K special status an internal matter, doesn't concern Pakistan: Indian ambassador to Russia

6:03 PM, 6 Aug

UAE Ambassador to India on Article 370: Hope it would help improve social and economic conditions

6:03 PM, 6 Aug

Are you assuming that Kashmiris, instead of sacrificing lamb, should sacrifice themselves on Eid: Asaduddin Owaisi

6:03 PM, 6 Aug

Pakistan will take it up and fight it at all levels: Imran Khan

5:56 PM, 6 Aug

I see pride and arrogance in India: Imran Khan

5:56 PM, 6 Aug

We wanted to end conflict with dialogue: Imran Khan

7:29 AM, 5 Aug

Home Ministry sources tell OneIndia that Amit Shah will visit the state this week and a plan is being chalked out to this effect. During his visit, Shah would hold deliberations with top officials. The Centre has not made it clear why it had to rush in additional troops to the Valley. The security agencies have however maintained that the mive was aimed at thwarting any mis-adventure by Pakistan.

7:29 AM, 5 Aug

Amit Shah will introduce Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 todat in Rajya Sabha. This Bill is to implement 10 per cent Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in Jammu and Kashmir.

7:29 AM, 5 Aug

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired an important meeting relating to security review. The meeting was held with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Home Secretary Rajeev Gauba.

7:30 AM, 5 Aug

Ahead of the crucial Cabinet meeting to be held today, there is speculation rife that a decision would be taken to scrap Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir. Although sources remained tight-lipped about the agenda of the Cabinet meeting, officials tell OneIndia that this aspect would be discussed. The meeting will be held at 9.30 am at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.

7:30 AM, 5 Aug

"My humble appeal to know about the condition and whereabouts of my critically ill husband Mohammad Yasin Malik who is in Tihar death cell with strong rumours of his death," Mushaal Hussein Mullick said in a tweet.

7:30 AM, 5 Aug

There have been rumours that Yasin Malik passed away at the Tihar jail.Authorities have however refuted these rumours and said that Malik is doing fine and the tweet by his wife, Mushaal Mailik is untrue.

7:30 AM, 5 Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a crucial cabinet meeting today. The meeting will be held at 9.30 am at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.

7:30 AM, 5 Aug

Authorities have imposed restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Both Abdullah and Mehbooba would remain under house arrest until further orders, prohibiting public movement and public meetings, authorities said. Abdullah posted on Twitter that he believed he was placed under house arrest and the process had already started for mainstream leaders.

7:30 AM, 5 Aug

Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have been placed under house arrest. The move came after an all party meeting that was held in which it was resolved to meet with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the security situation in the state.

8:07 AM, 5 Aug

Major policy decision expected on Jammu and Kashmir today. The Union Cabinet meeting will be held at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg today at 9.30am. The meeting would be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

8:16 AM, 5 Aug

Internet services shut as Cabinet meeting set to take place at 9.30 am.

8:16 AM, 5 Aug

Situation in J&K being monitored closely by intel and security chiefs. Security heightened in Valley, Section 144 imposed as major policy likely to be made soon.

9:04 AM, 5 Aug

“As per the order, there shall be no movement of public and all educational institutions shall also remain closed. There will be a complete bar on holding any kind of public meetings or rallies during the period of operation of this order. Identity cards of essential services officials will be treated as movement passes wherever required. However, there is no curfew in place as reported in a section of media,” a government statement earlier said .

9:07 AM, 5 Aug

The Union Cabinet will be meeting shortly at PM's residence in New Delhi, to take stock of the situation in Kashmir.

9:16 AM, 5 Aug

Cabinet may pass a note on Union Territory for Kashmir and Ladakh with full statehood for Jammu.

9:16 AM, 5 Aug

There could be a historic trifurcation. If Kashmir is declared as a Union Territory and statehood for Jammu is given, it would automatically remove Article 370 and Article 35A.

9:18 AM, 5 Aug

Home Minister Amit Shah, NSA, Ajit Doval reach 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. The Cabinet is scheduled to meet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 9.30 am.

9:25 AM, 5 Aug

Kashmir continues to remain tense (Click on the image to read more)

Ahead of the crucial Cabinet meeting to be held today, there is speculation rife that a decision would be taken to scrap Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir.

9:25 AM, 5 Aug

Amit Shah held discussions with Law Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad ahead of the Cabinet meeting.

9:32 AM, 5 Aug

The Cabinet Committee on Security is meeting currently at the Prime Minister’s residence.

9:33 AM, 5 Aug

The CCS is discussing the Kashmir issue. Post the Cabinet meeting, an announcement would be made by Amit Shah in Parliament.

9:39 AM, 5 Aug

The Cabinet meeting has begun.

9:39 AM, 5 Aug

The Cabinet meeting has begun. Earlier the Cabinet Committee on Security held a meeting. The discussion was around the prevailing situation in the Valley.

9:45 AM, 5 Aug

The Rajya Sabha chairman has decided to delay the Zero Hour submission today due to urgent legislative business.

Zero Hour submissions will be taken up in the House today after the completions of Legislative Business listed for the day.

9:50 AM, 5 Aug

Once the Cabinet meeting is over, all the action would shift to Parliament. Union Home Minister, Amit Shah is expected to make an announcement regarding the Cabinet decision in Parliament.

9:55 AM, 5 Aug

Zero Hour submissions in the Rajya Sabha will be taken up after the completion of legislative business list for the day.

9:58 AM, 5 Aug

Security continues to remain right in Jammu and Kashmir. There is speculation rife that hostilities may flare up. The Cabinet meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg is still on.

10:02 AM, 5 Aug

Meanwhile PDP MPs have sported black bands to protest against the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

10:07 AM, 5 Aug

The cabinet normally meets on every Wednesday and the reasons for convening a meeting on Monday has not been disclosed by the government yet.

10:08 AM, 5 Aug

Speculation has been rife that the Centre has plans to do away with Article 35A, which gives exclusive rights to the state's residents in government jobs and land.