Article 370: PM Modi hails SC verdict as 'historic'; promises progress for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
New Delhi, December 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday applauded the Supreme Court's ruling on Article 370 as "historic," emphasising its significance for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Following the Supreme Court's verdict, he swiftly conveyed a message of hope, progress, and unity through a comprehensive post on social media.
Describing the judgment as a reinforcement of Parliament's decision in August 2019, PM Narendra Modi underscored its significance in upholding unity among Indians. He assured the people of these regions that "the government remains steadfast in fulfilling their aspirations and ensuring progress reaches all sections, especially those previously marginalised due to Article 370.
The Prime Minister highlighted that beyond being a legal verdict, the Supreme Court's decision signified a beacon of hope, promising a brighter future and underlining India's collective determination to build a stronger, more unified nation.
Today's 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… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2023
Earlier in the day, a five-member Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, upheld the government's move to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370, deeming it a "temporary" provision that no longer retained relevance post its accession to India in 1947. The court directed the restoration of statehood at the earliest and mandated the Election Commission to conduct polls in the region by September 2024.
- With inputs from agencies
