Resounding declaration of hope: PM Narendra Modi hails Supreme Court verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370
The Hindu
The Supreme Court on December 11 unanimously upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and directed restoration of Statehood “at the earliest” as well as elections to the Assembly by September 30 next year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11 welcomed a “historic” Supreme Court decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 and said that it is “a resounding declaration of hope and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh”.
The ruling was “a beacon of hope, a promise of a brighter future and a testament to our collective resolve to build a stronger, more united India”, PM Modi posted on X, formerly Twitter.
The PM further assured that the government is committed to the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh in fulfilling their dreams.
”I 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,” said PM Modi.
”The 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 added.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah also welcomed the verdict saying it proved that the decision to abrogate Article 370 was completely constitutional.
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