ARTICLE 370 ABROGATION
Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution and democracy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the elimination of armed Maoists while addressing the ideological threat of 'dimagi Naxals'. He emphasized the need to identify and defeat these elements infiltrating various organizations and political parties. Modi referenced past failures in addressing Naxalism while stating that strong policies and political will led to significant improvements.
Entire J&K would have been part of India had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel handled it: Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan delivered remarks reflecting on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contributions to India's unity and governance. He criticized Jawaharlal Nehru's decisions concerning Kashmir and Somnath temple reconstruction. Chouhan highlighted Patel's efforts to integrate princely states into the Indian Union after Independence. He also connected Patel's legacy with current government policies like the abrogation of Article 370.
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti say Delhi similar to Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation
Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti criticized the current situation in New Delhi, drawing comparisons to Kashmir's past. They stated that recent actions mirror those taken during the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir. People remained confined to their homes, and key areas were cordoned off, affecting movement. Social media users from Kashmir defended the uniqueness of their situation, suggesting misinformation regarding the comparisons.
Enforced silence: Mehbooba attacks BJP over curbs amid CJP stir in Delhi, compares with Kashmir
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti compared current restrictions in Delhi to those experienced in Kashmir after Article 370's abrogation. She accused the BJP government of manipulating public perception by claiming there were no protests. Mufti stated that the government crushes dissent and then denies its existence to portray false consent. The heightened security measures and route closures in Delhi evoke similar sentiments from Kashmir's past.
Gyanesh Kumar’s journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutiny
Gyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Express investigation reported that fellow Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised objections at least 14 times over decisions linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Election Commission has said differences are normal and that its final decisions were unanimous. The report also revisits Kumar’s career, appointment and role in key government assignments.
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Abdullah vs Hari Singh holiday row hits J&K House, highway curbs add to tensions
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed protests after NC MLA Abdul Majid Larmi demanded restoration of public holidays marking Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s birth and death anniversaries or cancellation of Maharaja Hari Singh’s holiday. BJP legislators walked out in protest, while PDP backed Abdullah holiday demands and sought restoration of July 13 holiday. MLAs also raised concerns over highway restrictions affecting Kashmir residents.
21 NDA-ruled states to implement Uniform Civil Code before 2029, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans for UCC introduction. He stated NDA-ruled states will implement UCC before 2029. The government strengthened the criminal justice system and national security measures. Peace agreements were signed and Naxalism ended in the Northeast region. Illegal immigrants will be identified and deported from the country.
J&K parties mark Article 370 anniversary as 'black day'; protests curtailed
Political parties protested the Article 370 abrogation anniversary as a black day. Authorities imposed restrictions, preventing large-scale demonstrations across Jammu and Kashmir. Leaders expressed continued commitment to restoring special status and rights for the region. The BJP organized a bike rally, celebrating the decision's impact on grassroots democracy. Various parties issued statements condemning the abrogation, while others celebrated its perceived benefits.
Article 370 abrogation helped empowerment for marginalised; strengthened democracy in JK: Amit Shah
The home minister, who tabled the bill in Parliament on August 5, 2019 for abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, also thanked the prime minister for this landmark decision and reaffirmed the dedication to advance the region's aspirations and transformative progress.
Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Security stepped up in J&K
Article 370 Abrogation 5th Anniversary: Jammu and Kashmir's security grid is on alert for the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. Security forces have been instructed to avoid convoy movements on August 5, including those for Amarnath pilgrims. The Centre revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019, and bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir denounce the abrogation, while the BJP plans events to mark the day. The advisory highlights concerns over potential terror attacks on the anniversary.
J&K marks 5th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation amidst heightened security and protest, BJP to hold rally
On the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, security measures have been heightened across Jammu and Kashmir. While the BJP celebrates with the 'Ekatma Mahotsav' rally, opposition parties protest, calling it a "black day." Increased security, including checkposts and patrols, aims to prevent unrest amidst ongoing terror threats. The event underscores deep divisions over the 2019 constitutional change.
Supreme Court to review validity of Article 370 abrogation on May 1
The Supreme Court of India is set to review the validity of central government's 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The pleas seeking the review of the judgment, where the court upheld the validity of the decision, is scheduled to be heard on May 1.
Article 370 abrogation: BJP divided J-K for cronies, used brute majority to rob its people, says PDP
In its monthly newsletter SPEAK UP, the Peoples Democratic Party accused the BJP of dividing Jammu and Kashmir's resources for its "cronies" and passing laws to disempower the people. The party has questioned the BJP's contributions to the region and responded to Amit Shah's critique of Nehru's handling of Kashmir, highlighting Kashmir's accession to India.
Article 370: Timeline of developments
The Supreme Court delivered its verdict on petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and the division of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories. The court declared that Article 370 is a temporary provision meant for the constitutional integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union. It emphasized that Article 370 was not intended for disintegration, and the President has the authority to declare its cessation.
Article 370 was a self-extinguishing, temporary provision: Centre to SC
The central government has argued in the Supreme Court that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was a temporary provision that has been rectified by its abrogation. The government stated that the Constitution of India holds a higher position than that of J&K Constitution, which has now been repealed. It defended the abrogation, stating that it has brought the people of Jammu and Kashmir on par with the rest of India and has resulted in investments and resumed tourism. The hearing will continue on Tuesday.
Normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir post-Article 370 abrogation: Myth or reality?
Four years after the abrogation of Article 370, Kashmiris were able to freely attend the flag-hoisting ceremony on Independence Day. However, peace and complete normalcy in the region still seem far off. The major challenges facing Jammu and Kashmir include drugs, terrorism, targeted killings, and unemployment. The government has taken measures to improve the situation, such as empowering people through portals like Jan Bhagidari and implementing time-bound delivery of projects.
Jammu-Kashmir: Arrests of those linked to terrorism marks over five times increase in past four years
Official data shows that over 2,300 individuals linked to terrorism were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370, marking a significant increase compared to the previous four-year period. The data also indicates improvements in the security situation, with declines in casualties, grenade attacks, IED blasts, terrorist recruitment, and stone pelting.
Jammu records increase in terror activities post Article 370 abrogation
Post Article 370 abrogation in August 2019, the Jammu region has witnessed an increase in terror activities with certain security indicators, including recruitment of terrorists, showing an upward trend over the past nearly four years, official data revealed. The arrest of 231 terrorists and their overground workers (OGWs) between August 5, 2019 and June 16, 2023 in the stepped up counter-insurgency operations in the Jammu division was 71 per cent more than such arrests recorded between October 27, 2015 and August 4, 2019, according to the data.
SC questions contention that power to amend statute ended after Constituent Assembly completed task
The Supreme Court has questioned the argument presented by the petitioners in several petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370, a constitutional provision granting special status to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, noted the internal inconsistency of the argument that Article 370 had achieved its life after the Constituent Assembly ended its task and the fact that several Constitutional orders were issued after 1957.
People supporting Article 370 abrogation unaware of ground situation, history of J&K: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Democratic Progressive Azad Party chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said some people supporting the abrogation of Article 370 in the Supreme Court are unaware of the ground situation and history of Jammu and Kashmir.
Post-Article 370 abrogation, people living life according to their own wishes: J-K LG
The biggest change after the abrogation of Article 370 is that the common people of Jammu and Kashmir are living life according to their own wishes, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday, the fourth anniversary of the scrapping of the article. The Centre on this day in 2019 had revoked Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Is there no mechanism to abrogate Article 370 even when everyone in Jammu & Kashmir wants it: Supreme Court
Hearing for the second day a clutch of petitions challenging the Centre's 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud wanted to know how the provision could be revoked in the absence of a constituent assembly.
PDP plans rally on 4th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation; asks 'like-minded' parties to join
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is planning a public rally on August 5 to mark the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and has invited other "like-minded" parties to join. PDP leader Mohammad Iqbal Tramboo said the party had requested permission from the district magistrate of Srinagar for the event. The BJP has also announced a marathon to celebrate the abrogation for which permission has been granted.
Two intervention applications filed in SC seeking dismissal of pleas challenging Article 370 abrogation
The applications have been filed by 'Youth 4 Panun Kashmir' and social activist Virinder Kaul. Both applications have been filed through advocate Siddharth Praveen Acharya. 'Youth 4 Panun Kashmir', which the plea says is a frontline worldwide movement of Kashmiri Hindu youths, has said Article 370 and Article 35-A of the Constitution had "violated" the basic structure of the Constitution as it never recognised the supremacy of the Indian Constitution.
SC to hear pleas challenging Article 370 abrogation from August 2
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it will hear pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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