Resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity: PM Modi hails SC decision to uphold abrogation of Article 370

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Supreme Courts decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 and said that it is a resounding declaration of hope progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu and Kashmir and LadakhPM Modi in his post on X said Todays Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 is historic and constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on 5th August 2019 it is a resounding declaration of hope progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh The Court in its profound wisdom has fortified the very essence of unity that we as Indians hold dear and cherish above all elseThe PM further assured that the government is committed to the resilient people of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh in fulfilling their dreamsTodays Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 is historic and constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on 5th August 2019 it is a resounding declaration of hope progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu Kashmir andhellipmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi December 11 2023I want to assure the resilient people of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh that our commitment to fulfilling your dreams remains unwavering We are determined to ensure that the fruits of progress not only reach you but also extend their benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalised sections of our society who suffered due to Article 370 PM Modi said on XAlso Read SC upholds abrogation of Article 370 Five key points of apex courts verdictThe verdict today is not just a legal judgment it is a beacon of hope a promise of a brighter future and a testament to our collective resolve to build a stronger more united India NayaJammuKashmir he addedUnion Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed the verdict saying it proved that the decision to abrogate Article 370 was completely constitutionalI welcome the Honorable Supreme Court of Indias verdict upholding the decision to abolish Article370On the 5th of August 2019 PM narendramodi Ji took a visionary decision to abrogate Article370 Since then peace and normalcy have returned to JampK Growth and developmenthellipmdash Amit Shah AmitShah December 11 2023I welcome the Honorable Supreme Court of Indias verdict upholding the decision to abolish Article370 On the 5th of August 2019 PM narendramodiJi took a visionary decision to abrogate Article370 Since then peace and normalcy have returned to JampK Growth and development have brought new meaning to human life in the valley once torn by violence Prosperity in the tourism and agriculture sectors has raised the income levels of the residents of both Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Today the Supreme Courts verdict has proved that the decision to abrogate Article370 was completely constitutional the Home Minister said in his post on XBJP President JP Nadda also welcomed the verdict Bharatiya Janata Party welcomes the decision given by the Honorable Supreme Court regarding Article 370 The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has upheld the decision given to remove Section 370 and 35A its process and objective The government of Honorable Prime Minister narendramodi ji has done the historic work of including Jammu and Kashmir in the main ideology of the country for this I and crores of our workers express our heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister he said 370 370 35A narendramodi hellipmdash Jagat Prakash Nadda JPNadda December 11 2023Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his disappointment with the verdict saying Disappointed but not disheartened The struggle will continue It took the BJP decades to reach here We are also prepared for the long haulThe Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Union Governments decision to abrogate Article 370 of the constitution which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and said that every decision taken by the Centre on behalf of a State cant be subject to a legal challenge reported ANIA fivejudge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul Sanjiv Khanna BR Gavai and Surya Kant delivered the verdict reported ANICJI Chandrachud reading out the judgement said that every decision taken by the Centre on behalf of a State under proclamation cant be subject to a legal challenge and it will lead to the administration of the State to a standstill reported ANISupreme Court said that it has held that Article 370 was a temporary provision The proclamation of Maharaja stated that the Constitution of India will supersede With this the para of Instrument of Accession ceases to exist Article 370 was an interim arrangement due to war conditions in the State Textual reading also indicates that Article 370 is a temporary provision the apex court said reported ANIThe apex court also noted that Article 370 was meant for the constitutional integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union and it was not for disintegration and the President can declare that Article 370 ceases to exist reported ANIConcurrence of the State government was not required to apply all provisions of the Constitution using Article 3701d So the President of India taking the concurrence of the Union government was not malafide the apex court notedThe Supreme Court also directed the Election Commission to hold Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections by September 30 2024 The Supreme Court said in view of Centres submission on restoration of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir it directs that statehood shall be restored as soon as possible reported ANIOn August 5 2019 the central government announced the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir granted under Article 370 and split the region into two union territoriesWith inputs from ANI