Highlights : Modi underscores importance of defanging Article 370
New Delhi, Aug 08: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, explaining the Centre's stand on the abrogation of Article 370. While justifying the decision, he said that the move is aimed at benefiting the people of the state and they have nothing to worry about.
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Congress senior spokesperson Anand Sharma also said India, being the largest democracy in the world, should have had self-confidence by not denying the people their fundamental rights and liberties in J-K. Sharma also said that the bifurcation of the state and its downgrading is without any precedent in the history of India. He said there is a clampdown in the entire region and it should be lifted.
Congress senior spokesperson Anand Sharma said the accession of Jammu and Kashmir with India was voluntary and the political leadership endorsed the decision. "What the Prime Minister has said is a repetition of what Home Minister Amit Shah has said. That can hardly be reassuring for the people of Jammu and Kashmir...It lacks any conviction and logic which would be reassuring the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir about the respect of their fundamental rights," he told PTI.
In a series of tweets, Shah said, "During his address to the nation this evening, PM @NarendraModi has shared his vision and commitment for the development of the people of J&K and Ladakh region. The peace, prosperity and welfare of these regions is the top most priority for Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
Jammu and Kashmir is the crown of India. Many have sacrificed their lives for this. The list of martyrs from Kashmir is lengthy. We have lost a lot of people from across the country. All these people want peace Jammu and Kashmir says PM Modi. This decision will be beneficial to all. This will help in global peace says PM Modi.
Those who believe in the Indian Constitution have the right to live well. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have a right to realise that area. I assure the people of J&K that their problems will be solved. I wish all the people on the occasion of Eid. The centre is taking all steps to help you observe Eid.
All those who oppose this decision should keep national security in mind. I only request them to support us. We have good work to dip. This is the country’s problem. Their problems are ours says Modi. Scrapping of Article 370 is a reality and it is time to work towards it says Modi.
The decision to keep J&K directly under Central administration for a brief period was a well thought over decision. Since Governor rule was implemented in J&K, state admin has been directly in touch with Centre due to which the effects of good governance can be seen on ground
Article 370 is now history. I am sure that the the people will understand it. Now the people of the state will get all benefits says PM Modi. All benefits that the government employees and police force of the rest of the country got, will be extended to those in J&K as well.
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