NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Supreme Court’s unanimous verdict upholding the President’s decision to revoke Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir as historic.
In a social media post, PM Narendra Modi highlighted the constitutional support received by the decision taken by the Indian Parliament on August 5, 2019. He expressed the Union government’s commitment to the development of individuals isolated in society due to Article 370 and termed the judgment as a ‘beacon of hope’.
Modi underscored that the scrapping of Article 370 signifies a promise for a brighter future and stands as a testament to collective resolve in building a stronger nation. Modi highlighted that the scrapping of Article 370 is a resounding declaration of hope, progress, and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
In his post, the PM stated, “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 Ladakh. The Court, in its profound wisdom, has fortified the very essence of unity that we, as Indians, hold dear and cherish above all else.
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 marginalized sections of our society who suffered due to Article 370.”
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
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