Making a statement on the abrogation of Article 370 which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Tuesday, was not a political issue but a national one.

Interacting with eminent citizens in Vijayawada at a meet-and-greet programme, he justified the Centre’s decision as the resolution of the law was the "need of the hour." "It was long overdue. Abrogation of Article 370 is good for the country, though there could be some temporary issues… It is not a political issue but a national issue..," the Vice President said.