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The Indian govermment on Monday announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Uniion Territory but without a legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi.

Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament where he announced the abrogation of Article 370 and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-article-35a-heres-all-you-need-to-know-240752">Article 35A</a> of the Constitution of India which gave special status to the state and its residents and tabled a resolution for the same.

A notification issued by the government shortly after Shah's announcement was signed by President of India Ram Nath Kovind said the state was being restructured.

The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 came into force immediately. The order will supersede the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 as amended from time to time. The notification also made clear that all the provisions of the Constitution as amended from time to time, shall apply in relation to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the exceptions and modifications subject to which they shall so apply.

Watch: What Home Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament

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It also added a clause (4) to Article 367 which said, "(4) For the purposes of this Constitution as it applies in relation to the State of Jammu and Kashmir -(a) references to this Constitution or to the provisions thereof shall be construed as references to the Constitution or the provisions thereof as applied in relation to the said State; (b) references to the person for the time being recognised by the President on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the State as the Sadar-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir, acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State for the time being in office, shall be construed as references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir; (c) references to the Government of the said State shall be construed as including references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir acting on the advice of his Council of Ministers; and (d) in proviso to clause (3) of Article 370 of this Constitution, the expression 'Constituent Assembly of the State referred to in clause (2)' shall read 'Legislative Assembly of the State'."

The Indian govermment on Monday announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Uniion Territory but without a legislature.

The Indian govermment on Monday announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Uniion Territory but without a legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament where he announced the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution of India which gave special status to the state and its residents and tabled a resolution for the same. A notification issued by the government shortly after Shah's announcement was signed by President of India Ram Nath Kovind said the state was being restructured. The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 came into force immediately. The order will supersede the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 as amended from time to time. The notification also made clear that all the provisions of the Constitution as amended from time to time, shall apply in relation to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the exceptions and modifications subject to which they shall so apply. Watch: What Home Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament It also added a clause (4) to Article 367 which said, "(4) For the purposes of this Constitution as it applies in relation to the State of Jammu and Kashmir -(a) references to this Constitution or to the provisions thereof shall be construed as references to the Constitution or the provisions thereof as applied in relation to the said State; (b) references to the person for the time being recognised by the President on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the State as the Sadar-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir, acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State for the time being in office, shall be construed as references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir; (c) references to the Government of the said State shall be construed as including references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir acting on the advice of his Council of Ministers; and (d) in proviso to clause (3) of Article 370 of this Constitution, the expression 'Constituent Assembly of the State referred to in clause (2)' shall read 'Legislative Assembly of the State'."

Jammu and Kashmir now a Union Territory, Ladakh to be administered from Delhi as UT

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that&nbsp;Article 35A will be scrapped.&nbsp;

Here is all you need to know about Article 35A:

Article 35A is based on the terms negotiated between Jammu and Kashmir's Sheikh Abdullah and the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1949.

The article was inserted into the constitution through a Presidential order in 1954, instead of a parliamentary amendment under article 368.

Article 35A empowers the Jammu and Kashmir government to define the state's permanent residents and to grant them privileges and special rights. Only permanent residents can purchase land and property, settle permanently in the region, and get government jobs, scholarships in the state.

It excludes outsiders from acquiring property and getting benefits including government jobs and scholarships in the state-run educational institutions.&nbsp;

According to Article 35A, women who marry a non-permanent resident lose their "state subject" status. However, in 2002, the Jammu and Kashmir high court held that a woman marrying a non-permanent resident will not lose her rights -- but children born to such a woman will not have succession rights. 
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Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that Article 35A will be scrapped. Here is all you need to know about Article 35A: Article 35A is based on the terms negotiated between Jammu and Kashmir's Sheikh Abdullah and the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1949.

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that Article 35A will be scrapped. Here is all you need to know about Article 35A: Article 35A is based on the terms negotiated between Jammu and Kashmir's Sheikh Abdullah and the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1949. The article was inserted into the constitution through a Presidential order in 1954, instead of a parliamentary amendment under article 368. Article 35A empowers the Jammu and Kashmir government to define the state's permanent residents and to grant them privileges and special rights. Only permanent residents can purchase land and property, settle permanently in the region, and get government jobs, scholarships in the state. It excludes outsiders from acquiring property and getting benefits including government jobs and scholarships in the state-run educational institutions. According to Article 35A, women who marry a non-permanent resident lose their "state subject" status. However, in 2002, the Jammu and Kashmir high court held that a woman marrying a non-permanent resident will not lose her rights -- but children born to such a woman will not have succession rights.

What is Article 35A? Here's all you need to know

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "unwavering commitment" towards ensuring the unity and integrity of the country.

"Today, Modi govt has corrected a long-overdue historic wrong. I congratulate PM @narendramodiji for his unwavering commitment towards ensuring unity and integrity of our motherland. This historic decision will usher in a new dawn of peace and development in J&amp;K and Ladakh region," Shah tweeted shortly after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/the-road-ahead-whats-next-for-jammu-and-kashmir-after-bifurcation-revocation-of-articles-370-35a-240930">The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019</a> was passed by Rajya Sabha.

The Home Minister stressed that this decision will ensure that there will no more be a system of "do nishan, do samvidhan" in Jammu and Kashmir.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-responsible-for-corruption-poverty-underdevelopment-in-jammu-and-kashmir-amit-shah-240865">Article 370</a> of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir was on Monday scrapped, along with Article 35 (A), as Rajya Sabha passed a momentous bill that bifurcates the state into two Union Territories in far-reaching decisions taken by the BJP-led central government.

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A resolution removing the special status of the state under Article 370 was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Monday with Home Minister Amit Shah saying the constitutional provision was the "root cause of terrorism" in the state, and the Modi government was committed to making the state the most progressive in the country.

The Jammu &amp; Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019, which strips Jammu and Kashmir's status of a state and converts it into a Union Territory with legislature and carving out Ladakh region as a UT without legislature, was passed in a division pressed by the opposition with 125 votes in favour and 61 against, and an NCP member abstained.

After the passage of the bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went up to Shah and congratulated him.

Taking opposition by surprise, the reorganisation bill and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-reorganisation-bill-passed-in-rajya-sabha-with-125-members-in-favour-240893">resolution to repeal Article 370</a> were tabled in the House amidst uproarious scenes with major opposition parties stiffly resisting it. The opposition complained that they had not got advance information about the bill.

Shortly after Shah tabled a resolution to this effect in Rajya Sabha, President Ram Nath Kovind came out with a notification - The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 that will come into force immediately.

Responding to concerns of members about the bifurcation of the state into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Shah said the government had no objection to restoring statehood once the situation in the militancy-torn state gets normalised.

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"I want to assure the House that whenever normal situation returns, right time comes, we have no objection in making it a state," Shah said amidst thumping of desks by the ruling side members.

Shah said Article 370 was the biggest obstacle to ending terrorism and due to it, democracy never took root in Jammu and Kashmir, corruption flourished, poverty sustained and no socio-economic infrastructure could come up.

Shah said Article 370 holds no benefits for the youth of the state and is discriminatory on the basis of gender, class, caste and place of origin.

He also said the provision was temporary and asked if it should have taken 70 years to repeal it. "It only required political will, which only the present government had," he said.

"Now, the moment this resolution is passed and Article 370 is removed, each child would get right of education and each patient would get free healthcare under Ayushman Bharat. It has to go in the larger interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," he said.

He said the bill was historic and politics of vote bank has looted the youth of the state for over 70 years. "Politics of religion must be avoided at all costs. Article 370 is equally harmful to people of all religions," he said.

Referring to Article 35 (A), Shah said daughters of the state marrying outside the state lose their rights to the property. "It is so discriminatory to the women and their children."

He said the path to a solution to all the problems of Kashmir goes through the repealing of Article 370.

Shah said that post the repeal of Article 370, doors to private investment would be opened, which would, in turn, increase the potential for development there. "Increased investments would lead to increased job creation and further betterment of socio-economic infrastructure in the state."

Remembering the sacrifice of civilians and soldiers, who lost their lives during 1989-2018, Shah said had Article 370 not been there, these people wouldn't have lost their lives.

He said Article 370 impedes people from outside the state to do business there. "Absence of economic competition has prevented development and corruption flourished.

Land prices are at rock bottom because no one can buy land there. No industry, including tourism, is allowed to flourish there. People remain poor in perpetuity despite the presence of abundant economic opportunities for the local populace," he said.

"We want to embrace the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and give them flourishing opportunities for employment. Even a separate bill for reservation for economically backward classes would not be required if the resolution is passed in both houses as the provision will get automatically applied to Jammu and Kashmir, as in rest of India".

Shah said there was no need to amend the constitution in repealing Article 370 and under Article 370(3), there is a provision that the President, on the recommendation of the Parliament, has the power to amend or cease the implementation of Article 370, through a public notification.

In all, the House approved two resolutions and two bills.

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Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "unwavering commitment" towards ensuring the unity and integrity of the country.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "unwavering commitment" towards ensuring the unity and integrity of the country. "Today, Modi govt has corrected a long-overdue historic wrong. I congratulate PM @narendramodiji for his unwavering commitment towards ensuring unity and integrity of our motherland. This historic decision will usher in a new dawn of peace and development in J&K and Ladakh region," Shah tweeted shortly after The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 was passed by Rajya Sabha. The Home Minister stressed that this decision will ensure that there will no more be a system of "do nishan, do samvidhan" in Jammu and Kashmir. Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir was on Monday scrapped, along with Article 35 (A), as Rajya Sabha passed a momentous bill that bifurcates the state into two Union Territories in far-reaching decisions taken by the BJP-led central government. Today, Modi govt has corrected a long overdue historic wrong. I congratulate PM @narendramodi ji for his unwavering commitment towards ensuring unity & integrity of our motherland. This historic decision will usher in a new dawn of peace & development in J&K and Ladakh region. — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 5, 2019 × A resolution removing the special status of the state under Article 370 was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Monday with Home Minister Amit Shah saying the constitutional provision was the "root cause of terrorism" in the state, and the Modi government was committed to making the state the most progressive in the country. The Jammu & Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019, which strips Jammu and Kashmir's status of a state and converts it into a Union Territory with legislature and carving out Ladakh region as a UT without legislature, was passed in a division pressed by the opposition with 125 votes in favour and 61 against, and an NCP member abstained. After the passage of the bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went up to Shah and congratulated him. Taking opposition by surprise, the reorganisation bill and the resolution to repeal Article 370 were tabled in the House amidst uproarious scenes with major opposition parties stiffly resisting it. The opposition complained that they had not got advance information about the bill. Shortly after Shah tabled a resolution to this effect in Rajya Sabha, President Ram Nath Kovind came out with a notification - The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 that will come into force immediately. Responding to concerns of members about the bifurcation of the state into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Shah said the government had no objection to restoring statehood once the situation in the militancy-torn state gets normalised. Home Minister @AmitShah Ji’s speech in the Rajya Sabha was extensive and insightful. It accurately highlighted the monumental injustices of the past and coherently presented our vision for the sisters and brothers of J&K. Do hear. https://t.co/ho7PPzyz5w — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2019 × "I want to assure the House that whenever normal situation returns, right time comes, we have no objection in making it a state," Shah said amidst thumping of desks by the ruling side members. Shah said Article 370 was the biggest obstacle to ending terrorism and due to it, democracy never took root in Jammu and Kashmir, corruption flourished, poverty sustained and no socio-economic infrastructure could come up. Shah said Article 370 holds no benefits for the youth of the state and is discriminatory on the basis of gender, class, caste and place of origin. He also said the provision was temporary and asked if it should have taken 70 years to repeal it. "It only required political will, which only the present government had," he said. "Now, the moment this resolution is passed and Article 370 is removed, each child would get right of education and each patient would get free healthcare under Ayushman Bharat. It has to go in the larger interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," he said. He said the bill was historic and politics of vote bank has looted the youth of the state for over 70 years. "Politics of religion must be avoided at all costs. Article 370 is equally harmful to people of all religions," he said. Referring to Article 35 (A), Shah said daughters of the state marrying outside the state lose their rights to the property. "It is so discriminatory to the women and their children." He said the path to a solution to all the problems of Kashmir goes through the repealing of Article 370. Shah said that post the repeal of Article 370, doors to private investment would be opened, which would, in turn, increase the potential for development there. "Increased investments would lead to increased job creation and further betterment of socio-economic infrastructure in the state." Remembering the sacrifice of civilians and soldiers, who lost their lives during 1989-2018, Shah said had Article 370 not been there, these people wouldn't have lost their lives. He said Article 370 impedes people from outside the state to do business there. "Absence of economic competition has prevented development and corruption flourished. Land prices are at rock bottom because no one can buy land there. No industry, including tourism, is allowed to flourish there. People remain poor in perpetuity despite the presence of abundant economic opportunities for the local populace," he said. "We want to embrace the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and give them flourishing opportunities for employment. Even a separate bill for reservation for economically backward classes would not be required if the resolution is passed in both houses as the provision will get automatically applied to Jammu and Kashmir, as in rest of India". Shah said there was no need to amend the constitution in repealing Article 370 and under Article 370(3), there is a provision that the President, on the recommendation of the Parliament, has the power to amend or cease the implementation of Article 370, through a public notification. In all, the House approved two resolutions and two bills.

Article 370 revoked: Shah lauds Modi for 'unwavering commitment' towards ensuring India's unity, integrity

Congress' MPs move the adjournment motion in both upper houses of the Parliament. Besides PM Modi's cabinet meet is underway at PM's residence.

PM cabinet meeting underway on J&K, Congress moves adjournment motion

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that seeks to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, while also bifurcating the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The Bill was passed by the Upper House through a voice vote, with 125 being in favour and 61 against it and there was also one abstention.

Now, the separate constitution of Jammu and Kashmir ceases to be in operation in the state, all provisions of Indian constitution will apply to J&amp;K. The&nbsp;constituent Assembly of J&amp;K will now read legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.

Article 35(A), making a distinction between the permanent residents of&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir&nbsp;and the outsiders, will also cease to have any effect.&nbsp;

This means that purchasing land and owning property by people, considered outsiders till now, would be possible. And any Indian citizen can now settle in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The new union territory with legislature will now be at par with all other Indian states. The sectors of education and employment will open up to all Indians without any discrimination that article 35(A) brought utilizing the clause of permanent residents.

The separate&nbsp;Ranbir Penal Code&nbsp;(RPC) will give way to the Indian&nbsp;&nbsp;Penal Code&nbsp;(IPC)&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sadar-i-Riyasat&nbsp;will refer to Governor of J&amp;K.

The status of Jammu and Kashmir police cadre will be redefined. They may be included in Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS) or may be granted a separate status.

Other important changes will be:

Dual citizenship of the state will end.

Any Indian citizen can buy property in Jammu and Kashmir.

Any Indian citizen can settle in Jammu and Kashmir.

Central quota laws in jobs &amp; education will apply to Jammu and Kashmir too.

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that seeks to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, while also bifurcating the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that seeks to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, while also bifurcating the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The Bill was passed by the Upper House through a voice vote, with 125 being in favour and 61 against it and there was also one abstention. Now, the separate constitution of Jammu and Kashmir ceases to be in operation in the state, all provisions of Indian constitution will apply to J&K. The constituent Assembly of J&K will now read legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir. Article 35(A), making a distinction between the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir and the outsiders, will also cease to have any effect. This means that purchasing land and owning property by people, considered outsiders till now, would be possible. And any Indian citizen can now settle in Jammu and Kashmir. The new union territory with legislature will now be at par with all other Indian states. The sectors of education and employment will open up to all Indians without any discrimination that article 35(A) brought utilizing the clause of permanent residents. The separate Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) will give way to the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sadar-i-Riyasat will refer to Governor of J&K. The status of Jammu and Kashmir police cadre will be redefined. They may be included in Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS) or may be granted a separate status. Other important changes will be: Dual citizenship of the state will end. Any Indian citizen can buy property in Jammu and Kashmir. Any Indian citizen can settle in Jammu and Kashmir. Central quota laws in jobs & education will apply to Jammu and Kashmir too.

Article 370 scrapped: What will change in Jammu and Kashmir now?

With an aim to provide flight-like hospitality to passengers onboard, Indian Railways has implemented a pilot project where it would deploy air hostesses and flight stewards in India's supreme train, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/vande-bharat-expresss-delhi-varanasi-ac-chair-car-ticket-to-cost-rs-1850-executive-class-rs-3520-196698">Vande Bharat Express</a>.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has been given the responsibility to supervise the trail project. The service has already been started in Vande Bharat Express.

In a big step aimed at enhancing passengers' convenience, the IRCTC has brought 34 trained air hostesses and flight steward on Vande Bharat Express for the duration of six months for a trail service. If turned out to be successful, such a service is likely to be implemented in other trains as well.

Speaking to ANI, IRCTC spokesperson Siddhartha Singh said, "The IRCTC is working hard to provide supreme services to passengers".

Singh explained that usually, a licensee caterer pays Rs 8,000-10,000 per month to the person who serves food on board to passengers.&nbsp;

However, to provide the best service, the IRCTC is paying Rs 25,000 per month to these air hostesses and flight stewards for better services.

In February this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had flagged off the train's maiden run from New Delhi to Varanasi.

The train is designed and developed by a Chennai-based Railways Production unit, Integral Coach Factory in just 18 months which also includes the in-house design and manufacture, computer modelling and working etc.

Adding up the green footprints, this fully 'Make in India' train has regenerative braking system in the coaches which can save up to 30 per cent of electrical energy.

With an aim to provide flight-like hospitality to passengers onboard, Indian Railways has implemented a pilot project where it would deploy air hostesses and flight stewards in India's supreme train, Vande Bharat Express.

With an aim to provide flight-like hospitality to passengers onboard, Indian Railways has implemented a pilot project where it would deploy air hostesses and flight stewards in India's supreme train, Vande Bharat Express. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has been given the responsibility to supervise the trail project. The service has already been started in Vande Bharat Express. In a big step aimed at enhancing passengers' convenience, the IRCTC has brought 34 trained air hostesses and flight steward on Vande Bharat Express for the duration of six months for a trail service. If turned out to be successful, such a service is likely to be implemented in other trains as well. Speaking to ANI, IRCTC spokesperson Siddhartha Singh said, "The IRCTC is working hard to provide supreme services to passengers". Singh explained that usually, a licensee caterer pays Rs 8,000-10,000 per month to the person who serves food on board to passengers. However, to provide the best service, the IRCTC is paying Rs 25,000 per month to these air hostesses and flight stewards for better services. In February this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had flagged off the train's maiden run from New Delhi to Varanasi. The train is designed and developed by a Chennai-based Railways Production unit, Integral Coach Factory in just 18 months which also includes the in-house design and manufacture, computer modelling and working etc. Adding up the green footprints, this fully 'Make in India' train has regenerative braking system in the coaches which can save up to 30 per cent of electrical energy.

Flight-like hospitality by air hostesses in Vande Bharat Express

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) railway station on Sunday after the Central railway made an announcement of trains cancelled and diverted due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in Mumbai.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ward officer from L Ward distributed food packages and tea to the stranded passengers at the railway station.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-rainfall-intensity-to-continue-for-next-24-hours-says-imd-240659">rainfall intensity in Mumbai</a> is very likely to continue for the next 24 hours.

All schools and colleges will be closed in Mumbai on Monday.

''Due to the IMD warning for tomorrow, holiday declared for schools &amp; colleges in Mumbai &amp; MMR, Palghar, Thane, Raigad districts,'' CMO Maharashtra tweeted.

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IMD has issued 'red alert' for Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Nasik, Pune, Satara and Kolhapur districts for August 4.

Watch:&nbsp;NDRF deployed in Mumbai as heavy downpour inundates low-lying areas

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Heavy rainfall has caused water logging in several areas of Mumbai, including Sion, Nagpada, Nala Sopara, Santa Cruz, Andheri, and Chembur.

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) railway station on Sunday after the Central railway made an announcement of trains cancelled and diverted due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in Mumbai.

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) railway station on Sunday after the Central railway made an announcement of trains cancelled and diverted due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in Mumbai. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ward officer from L Ward distributed food packages and tea to the stranded passengers at the railway station. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the rainfall intensity in Mumbai is very likely to continue for the next 24 hours. All schools and colleges will be closed in Mumbai on Monday. ''Due to the IMD warning for tomorrow, holiday declared for schools & colleges in Mumbai & MMR, Palghar, Thane, Raigad districts,'' CMO Maharashtra tweeted. Due to the IMD warning for tomorrow, holiday declared for schools & colleges in Mumbai & MMR, Palghar, Thane, Raigad districts.#MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates #MumbaiRains — CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) August 4, 2019 × IMD has issued 'red alert' for Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Nasik, Pune, Satara and Kolhapur districts for August 4. Watch: NDRF deployed in Mumbai as heavy downpour inundates low-lying areas Heavy rainfall has caused water logging in several areas of Mumbai, including Sion, Nagpada, Nala Sopara, Santa Cruz, Andheri, and Chembur.

Hundreds stranded at railway station after heavy rains in Mumbai

India's Home minister Amit Shah arrived in PM Modi's residence on Monday morning to address the situation in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/section-144-imposed-in-jk-internet-services-suspended-240701">Jammu and Kashmir(J&amp;K) </a>after section 144 was imposed in the state.

A meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) is underway at PM Modi's residence in New Delhi which will be followed by a cabinet meeting later in the day.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and finance minister&nbsp;Nirmala Sitharaman including NSA chief Ajit Doval are present at&nbsp;the CCS meeting which is being chaired by PM Modi.

The development occurs&nbsp;amid reports of house arrest of former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah. Security was tightened in Srinagar after the imposition of section 144 CrPC from midnight.

Meanwhile, the Congress moved an adjournment motion in both the lower and upper houses&nbsp;ahead of the opening of the Parliament session today.

Mobile internet services have been suspended in the state and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders. However, schools will reopen normally today in Ladakh region after summer vacations with classes resuming normally in colleges and other educational institutions.

Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC has&nbsp;not been imposed in the Ladakh region.

On Friday, the Army had said that Pakistani terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and that the security forces had recovered a Pakistan Ordnance Factory anti-personnel mine from a terror cache.

In a joint press conference, the forces displayed an M-24 sniper rifle, anti-personnel landmines recovered from the Pakistani Army along with a telescope from a terror cache along the Amarnath route.

Subsequently, the Amarnath yatra was cancelled and tourists were ordered to leave.

India's Home minister Amit Shah arrived in PM Modi's residence on Monday morning to address the situation in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) after section 144 was imposed in the state.

India's Home minister Amit Shah arrived in PM Modi's residence on Monday morning to address the situation in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) after section 144 was imposed in the state. A meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) is underway at PM Modi's residence in New Delhi which will be followed by a cabinet meeting later in the day. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman including NSA chief Ajit Doval are present at the CCS meeting which is being chaired by PM Modi. The development occurs amid reports of house arrest of former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah. Security was tightened in Srinagar after the imposition of section 144 CrPC from midnight. Meanwhile, the Congress moved an adjournment motion in both the lower and upper houses ahead of the opening of the Parliament session today. Mobile internet services have been suspended in the state and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders. However, schools will reopen normally today in Ladakh region after summer vacations with classes resuming normally in colleges and other educational institutions. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC has not been imposed in the Ladakh region. On Friday, the Army had said that Pakistani terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and that the security forces had recovered a Pakistan Ordnance Factory anti-personnel mine from a terror cache. In a joint press conference, the forces displayed an M-24 sniper rifle, anti-personnel landmines recovered from the Pakistani Army along with a telescope from a terror cache along the Amarnath route. Subsequently, the Amarnath yatra was cancelled and tourists were ordered to leave.

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting on J&K; Congress moves adjournment motion in Parliament

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday briefed envoys of all countries in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) -permanent and non-permanent - on India's decision to remove the special status under article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir.

India explained that proposals under consideration in front of the Parliament on the administrative reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir and Article 370 is a matter internal to India and aimed at providing good governance and ensuring economic development in Jammu and Kashmir.

The MEA officials told envoys that it will increase administrative efficiency and promote social justice. A government source said that the briefing was done due to the interests expressed by members of the diplomatic community in Delhi on the proposals introduced by the government in Parliament on J&amp;K.

Other than the Permanent five of UNSC - China, Russia, US, Britain and France, the non-permanent members include Belgium, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland and South Africa.

This is significant, given the fact that Pakistan may try to approach UNSC on abrogation of Article 370 and try to internationalise the issue.&nbsp; 
Other than UNSC envoy, envoys of blocs such as ASEAN were also briefed. UNSC envoys and ASEAN group were briefed by Secretary East Vijay Thakur Singh. The group of Latin America and Caribbean Countries, or GRULAC, envoys will be briefed on Tuesday.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday briefed envoys of all countries in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) -permanent and non-permanent - on India's decision to remove the special status under article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday briefed envoys of all countries in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) -permanent and non-permanent - on India's decision to remove the special status under article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir. India explained that proposals under consideration in front of the Parliament on the administrative reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir and Article 370 is a matter internal to India and aimed at providing good governance and ensuring economic development in Jammu and Kashmir. The MEA officials told envoys that it will increase administrative efficiency and promote social justice. A government source said that the briefing was done due to the interests expressed by members of the diplomatic community in Delhi on the proposals introduced by the government in Parliament on J&K. Other than the Permanent five of UNSC - China, Russia, US, Britain and France, the non-permanent members include Belgium, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland and South Africa. This is significant, given the fact that Pakistan may try to approach UNSC on abrogation of Article 370 and try to internationalise the issue. Other than UNSC envoy, envoys of blocs such as ASEAN were also briefed. UNSC envoys and ASEAN group were briefed by Secretary East Vijay Thakur Singh. The group of Latin America and Caribbean Countries, or GRULAC, envoys will be briefed on Tuesday.

Abrogation of Article 370: India briefs UNSC envoys, tells them decision aimed at improving governance

Pakistan is a huddle after India decided to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-responsible-for-corruption-poverty-underdevelopment-in-jammu-and-kashmir-amit-shah-240865">remove special status to Jammu and Kashmir</a> and fully integrate it with the country's union.&nbsp;

While Pakistan's President&nbsp;Arif Alvi has called for a joint session of Parliament, its Army chief has summoned&nbsp;Corps Commanders Conference on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;to discuss the situation&nbsp;‬post abrogation of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-reorganisation-bill-passed-in-rajya-sabha-with-125-members-in-favour-240893">Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir</a>.&nbsp;

India's envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria was summoned and a "strong protest" was lodged by handing over a demarche by the foreign secretary of Pakistan&nbsp;Sohail Mahmood.

The first reaction from Pakistan came in the afternoon, almost two hours after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the government will go ahead with the abrogation of Article 370.&nbsp;

In a tweet, Pak president's office said, "India's attempt to further change status...&nbsp;is against the resolutions of UNSC and against wishes of the Kashmiri people".&nbsp;

What followed was a barrage of tweets, statements from Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Pakistani's foreign ministry.&nbsp;

While "condemning and rejecting" the announcements made by New Delhi, Qureshi in a tweet said that his government will highlight the development with the&nbsp;"US delegation visiting Pakistan and with the international community at large."

Senior&nbsp;US State Department diplomat&nbsp;Alice Wells is on a visit to Pakistan as a follow-up to the visit of Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan to the US.

Qureshi further said, "Pakistan reaffirms it's abiding commitment to the Kashmir cause".

Pak foreign ministry in a statement said that Islamabad "will exercise all possible options to counter the illegal steps."

Meanwhile, Pak PM Imran Khan reached out to countries like Malaysia and Turkey.&nbsp;Imran Khan spoke to&nbsp;Malaysian Prime Minister&nbsp;Mahathir&nbsp;Mohamad and&nbsp;Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and apprised them about Islamabad's views on India's action.

Pakistan is a huddle after India decided to remove special status to Jammu and Kashmir and fully integrate it with the country's union. While Pakistan's President Arif Alvi has called for a joint session of Parliament, its Army chief has summoned Corps Commanders Conference on Tuesday to discuss the situation ‬post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan is a huddle after India decided to remove special status to Jammu and Kashmir and fully integrate it with the country's union. While Pakistan's President Arif Alvi has called for a joint session of Parliament, its Army chief has summoned Corps Commanders Conference on Tuesday to discuss the situation ‬post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. India's envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria was summoned and a "strong protest" was lodged by handing over a demarche by the foreign secretary of Pakistan Sohail Mahmood. The first reaction from Pakistan came in the afternoon, almost two hours after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the government will go ahead with the abrogation of Article 370. In a tweet, Pak president's office said, "India's attempt to further change status... is against the resolutions of UNSC and against wishes of the Kashmiri people". What followed was a barrage of tweets, statements from Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Pakistani's foreign ministry. While "condemning and rejecting" the announcements made by New Delhi, Qureshi in a tweet said that his government will highlight the development with the "US delegation visiting Pakistan and with the international community at large." Senior US State Department diplomat Alice Wells is on a visit to Pakistan as a follow-up to the visit of Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan to the US. Qureshi further said, "Pakistan reaffirms it's abiding commitment to the Kashmir cause". Pak foreign ministry in a statement said that Islamabad "will exercise all possible options to counter the illegal steps." Meanwhile, Pak PM Imran Khan reached out to countries like Malaysia and Turkey. Imran Khan spoke to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and apprised them about Islamabad's views on India's action.

Abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan in huddle, summons Indian envoy

Former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, who were put under house arrest on Sunday night, have been detained hours after resolution on scrapping of Article 370 was passed in Rajya Sabha.

Former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, who were put under house arrest on Sunday night, have been detained hours after resolution on scrapping of Article 370 was passed in Rajya Sabha. Other political leaders of J&K including Shah Faesal, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, Usman Majid have also been put under preventive detention. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has been shifted to Jammu's Hari Niwas Palace and Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah has been moved to a makeshift jail in a guest house in Srinagar as a preventive measure till the further orders by the authorities. At present, J&K is cut off from the rest of the country at present with all communication lines snapped. The Centre had deployed a huge contingent of central forces in the Valley anticipating violence, ahead of its decision to announce the presidential order on withdrawing special status to the state. Meanwhile, National Security Adviser to Prime Minister Ajit Doval is also present in Jammu and Kashmir to take a review of the situation on the ground. Earlier in the day, the Modi government also abolished Article 35A by Presidential order. The state of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two union territories – Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Jammu and Kashmir will have its legislative assembly, Ladakh will not have any state legislature.

Article 370: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti detained after special status to Jammu and Kashmir is revoked

After Central government's announced to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/true-development-and-integration-of-jammu-and-kashmir-will-happen-now-nirmala-sitharaman-240845">bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-responsible-for-corruption-poverty-underdevelopment-in-jammu-and-kashmir-amit-shah-240865">revoke Article 370 and Article 35A</a>, the question arises on the road ahead following the landmark judgement, which, can spell challenges for the PM Modi-led government.&nbsp;

The decision to abrogate Article 370 and Article 35A involves legal, political, diplomatic and security issues, here's a look:

Groundwork

For one, New Delhi needs to win the hearts and minds of the people in Jammu and Kashmir. Some in Kashmir have already made known their opposition to the removal of the special status to the state.&nbsp;

Jobs, development, investment&nbsp;

The government will need to generate much-needed goodwill among the locals by creating jobs for youths. Attract foreign direct investment and encourage the private sector to set up shops.

Good governance will be a key aim as decades of violence has left a void in terms of the development of the state.&nbsp;

Fair polls

Free and fair elections will be on the agenda too - today, the legislature stands dissolved and the state has been pot under governor's rule.

Delimitation of Assembly constituencies to make it more representative is not off the table as well.&nbsp;

On the diplomatic front, New Delhi will need to manage and pre-empt international reaction at once.

Sources have told WION that diplomats would soon fan-out to key world capitals to explain to them the circumstances leading up the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A.

The sources added that India has factored-in Pakistan's reaction at various world forums.&nbsp;

Security&nbsp;

Then there is the security issue, which is another concern. New Delhi has already sent thousands of additional troops to Jammu and Kashmir as a contingency measure.&nbsp;

Steps have also been taken to counter terrorists' designs.

The government is also seized of the need to counter any legal challenge to today's decisions.

After Central government's announced to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir and revoke Article 370 and Article 35A, the question arises on the road ahead following the landmark judgement, which, can spell challenges for the PM Modi-led government.

After Central government's announced to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir and revoke Article 370 and Article 35A, the question arises on the road ahead following the landmark judgement, which, can spell challenges for the PM Modi-led government. The decision to abrogate Article 370 and Article 35A involves legal, political, diplomatic and security issues, here's a look: Groundwork For one, New Delhi needs to win the hearts and minds of the people in Jammu and Kashmir. Some in Kashmir have already made known their opposition to the removal of the special status to the state. Jobs, development, investment The government will need to generate much-needed goodwill among the locals by creating jobs for youths. Attract foreign direct investment and encourage the private sector to set up shops. Good governance will be a key aim as decades of violence has left a void in terms of the development of the state. Fair polls Free and fair elections will be on the agenda too - today, the legislature stands dissolved and the state has been pot under governor's rule. Delimitation of Assembly constituencies to make it more representative is not off the table as well. On the diplomatic front, New Delhi will need to manage and pre-empt international reaction at once. Sources have told WION that diplomats would soon fan-out to key world capitals to explain to them the circumstances leading up the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A. The sources added that India has factored-in Pakistan's reaction at various world forums. Security Then there is the security issue, which is another concern. New Delhi has already sent thousands of additional troops to Jammu and Kashmir as a contingency measure. Steps have also been taken to counter terrorists' designs. The government is also seized of the need to counter any legal challenge to today's decisions.

The road ahead: What's next for Jammu and Kashmir after bifurcation, revocation of Articles 370, 35A

Mobile internet services have been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/home-minister-amit-shah-conducts-high-level-meeting-with-nsa-ib-and-raw-chiefs-amid-kashmir-terror-threat-240663">suspended in Jammu and Kashmir</a>(J&amp;K) and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders with the government imposing section 144 in the state.

According to section 144, "any pre-planned congregation/sudden unforeseen congregation of ritualistic nature shall be conducted with the prior approval of the District Magistrate.". The order means gathering of more than four people has been barred in the state.

A cabinet meeting will be held on Monday to assess the law and order situation amid the security build-up in the Valley. Mobile and internet services were partially suspended in Kashmir Valley on Sunday.

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On Friday, the Army had said that Pakistani terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and that the security forces had recovered a Pakistan Ordnance Factory anti-personnel mine from a terror cache.

In a joint press conference, the forces displayed an M-24 sniper rifle, anti-personnel landmines recovered from the Pakistani Army along with a telescope from a terror cache along the Amarnath route

Subsequently, the Amarnath yatra was cancelled and tourists were ordered to leave.

The Indian Air Force carried out sorties and removed over 320 tourists out of Srinagar after the government said that there was an intelligence input of terror threats&nbsp;which could target pilgrims and tourists.

During the press conference, J&amp;K police chief Dilbag Singh said that reinforcing the number of forces in the Valley was to bridge the gap to deal with the law and order situation and also to give rest to some of the armed forces present in the Valley.&nbsp;

At least 35, 000 paramilitary forces have been deployed, according to reports. The Army said there was a spike in infiltration bid across the line of control(LoC) with reports indicating that infiltration bid by the Pakistan army was foiled.

Mobile internet services have been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders with the government imposing section 144 in the state.

Mobile internet services have been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders with the government imposing section 144 in the state. According to section 144, "any pre-planned congregation/sudden unforeseen congregation of ritualistic nature shall be conducted with the prior approval of the District Magistrate.". The order means gathering of more than four people has been barred in the state. A cabinet meeting will be held on Monday to assess the law and order situation amid the security build-up in the Valley. Mobile and internet services were partially suspended in Kashmir Valley on Sunday. Watch Video: On Friday, the Army had said that Pakistani terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and that the security forces had recovered a Pakistan Ordnance Factory anti-personnel mine from a terror cache. In a joint press conference, the forces displayed an M-24 sniper rifle, anti-personnel landmines recovered from the Pakistani Army along with a telescope from a terror cache along the Amarnath route Subsequently, the Amarnath yatra was cancelled and tourists were ordered to leave. The Indian Air Force carried out sorties and removed over 320 tourists out of Srinagar after the government said that there was an intelligence input of terror threats which could target pilgrims and tourists. During the press conference, J&K police chief Dilbag Singh said that reinforcing the number of forces in the Valley was to bridge the gap to deal with the law and order situation and also to give rest to some of the armed forces present in the Valley. At least 35, 000 paramilitary forces have been deployed, according to reports. The Army said there was a spike in infiltration bid across the line of control(LoC) with reports indicating that infiltration bid by the Pakistan army was foiled.

Section 144 imposed in J&K; internet services suspended

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News brief: Big stories of the day

Reports said that infiltration bid by Pak Army soldiers has been foiled on borders. On Sunday, 15 hand grenades have been found at a local shop. Home Minister Amit Shah met NSA Ajit Doval and Intelligence chief over the security situation. Section 144 has been imposed in Srinagar. PM Modi to chair an important meeting today.

J&K tensions: All schools & colleges ordered to keep shut, PM Modi to chair meet today

Reports said that infiltration bid by Pak Army soldiers has been foiled on borders. On Sunday, 15 hand grenades have been found at a local shop. Home Minister Amit Shah met NSA Ajit Doval and Intelligence chief over the security situation. Section 144 has been imposed in Srinagar.

Section 144 imposed in Srinagar, Internet services snapped

Home Minister Amit Shah defended revoking Article 370 by recountit has been the root cause behind rise of terrorism, poverty and lack of development in the valley. He also assured that J&K will become a state again once normalcy is ensured.

Terrorism, poverty, deprivation: Amit Shah's defense in favour of scrapping Article 370

Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 was passed in the Upper House of Parliament of Monday evening with a total of 125 votes in favour while 61 members voted against it.&nbsp;

The government on Monday announced the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-now-a-union-territory-ladakh-to-be-administered-from-delhi-as-ut-240769">bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir</a>&nbsp;and revoked Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir.

While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday addressed Rajya Sabha and said that scrapping Article 370 is essential to end terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

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"I am convinced this move will result in the end of violence in Jammu and Kashmir," Shah said.&nbsp;

The Home Minister further added that the reason for corruption, poverty, underdevelopment and lack of investments in Jammu and Kashmir was Article 370.&nbsp;

"Tourism could not take place in Jammu and Kashmir because of Article 370," he noted.&nbsp;

"Scrapping Article 370 is also essential to end terrorism," he stated.

Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 was passed in the Upper House of Parliament of Monday evening with a total of 125 votes in favour while 61 members voted against it.

Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 was passed in the Upper House of Parliament of Monday evening with a total of 125 votes in favour while 61 members voted against it. The government on Monday announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and revoked Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday addressed Rajya Sabha and said that scrapping Article 370 is essential to end terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 passed by Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/jixNAn3x0y — ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019 × "I am convinced this move will result in the end of violence in Jammu and Kashmir," Shah said. The Home Minister further added that the reason for corruption, poverty, underdevelopment and lack of investments in Jammu and Kashmir was Article 370. "Tourism could not take place in Jammu and Kashmir because of Article 370," he noted. "Scrapping Article 370 is also essential to end terrorism," he stated.

Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill passed in Rajya Sabha with 125 members in favour

When Home Minister Amit Shah announced repealing Articles 370 and 35A which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, it was a result of a carefully crafted strategy by the government of India to avoid any untoward incident.

When Home Minister Amit Shah announced repealing Articles 370 and 35A which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, it was a result of a carefully crafted strategy by the government of India to avoid any untoward incident. The ground was prepared by the elimination of terrorists in the Valley as the Indian security forces launched a massive crackdown against active terror groups. On August 2, Indian Army found a huge cache of arms, including a Pakistani mine and an American sniper rifle, on the route of the Amarnath Yatra. Within a few hours of this arms haul, the Amarnath Yatra was curtailed and the pilgrims were asked to leave the Kashmir valley. Watch: Kashmir is reborn, New era of Jammu & Kashmir On the same day, a group of political leaders including former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti met Governor Satyapal Malik and asked him to clear the sense of uncertainty. The Governor, however, asked the people to remain calm and exaggerate the rumours about the advisory. On August 3, around 6,200 people were taken out of the Kashmir valley through civilian and military aircraft. The 43-day-long Machail Yatra to the shrine in Kishtwar was also suspended. The same day, the Indian Army foiled an attack by Pakistan's Border Action Team (BAT). The UK, Canada and Australia issued travel advisories urging their citizens not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir. The Army said that 5-7 Pakistani BAT regulators were gunned down. On August 4, state carrier Air India reduced fares on the Srinagar-New Delhi route and almost 100 cricketers in the Kashmir valley were asked to leave. Home Minister Amit Shah held a crucial security meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba. Then, late into the night on August 4, two former chief ministers - Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah - were placed under house arrest along with other political leaders. Internet services were also suspended in the Kashmir valley.

Lead-up to the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir: Timeline of recent events

History of Kashmir and what revoking of special status means

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday addressed&nbsp;Rajya Sabha and replied to the debate in the Upper House on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/true-development-and-integration-of-jammu-and-kashmir-will-happen-now-nirmala-sitharaman-240845">revocation of Article 370</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-article-35a-heres-all-you-need-to-know-240752">Article 35A</a>&nbsp;in Jammu and Kashmir.

Shah opened his address by stating that he has brought a "historic proposal"&nbsp;to the table.

Calling Jammu and Kashmir the "crown jewel of India", Shah said that all efforts must be made to attain normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

"I am convinced this move will result in the end of violence in Jammu and Kashmir," Shah said.&nbsp;

The Home Minister further added that the reason for corruption, poverty, underdevelopment and lack of investments in Jammu and Kashmir was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-from-jammu-and-kashmir-all-you-need-to-know-240772">Article 370</a>.&nbsp;

"I want to tell the people of J&amp;K what damage 370 &amp; 35A did to the state. It's because of these sections that democracy was never fully implemented, corruption increased in the state, that no development could take place," Shah stated.&nbsp;

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"The entire country is on the path of development, it is heartwrenching to see the state of villages in Jammu and Kashmir," Shah noted exuding confidence that scrapping Article 370 will better the situations in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

"Tourism could not take place in Jammu and Kashmir because of Article 370," he noted.&nbsp;

"Scrapping Article 370 is also essential to end terrorism," he stated.

"We must all rise from vote bank politics and work for the development of Jammu and Kashmir, we must work as a unified House," Shah wrapping up his address in the Upper House in the presence of&nbsp;&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also resounded similar sentiments on Monday.

Lauding centre's decision of scrapping Article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir she said that the move will facilitate the development of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

"No investment is happening in Jammu and Kashmir," Sitharaman said, adding that "with this move, the true development and integration of Jammu and Kashmir will happen".&nbsp; 
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The finance minister said that the entire nation had been waiting for this for the last 70 years.&nbsp;

"Even our manifesto mentioned the need to abrogate Article 370, so it is not something we brought out suddenly like a rabbit from a magic hat," she said.&nbsp;

The government on Monday announced the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-now-a-union-territory-ladakh-to-be-administered-from-delhi-as-ut-240769">bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir</a>. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi.

 
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday addressed Rajya Sabha and replied to the debate in the Upper House on the revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday addressed Rajya Sabha and replied to the debate in the Upper House on the revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah opened his address by stating that he has brought a "historic proposal" to the table. Calling Jammu and Kashmir the "crown jewel of India", Shah said that all efforts must be made to attain normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir. "I am convinced this move will result in the end of violence in Jammu and Kashmir," Shah said. The Home Minister further added that the reason for corruption, poverty, underdevelopment and lack of investments in Jammu and Kashmir was Article 370. "I want to tell the people of J&K what damage 370 & 35A did to the state. It's because of these sections that democracy was never fully implemented, corruption increased in the state, that no development could take place," Shah stated. Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha: I want to tell the people of J&K what damage 370 & 35A did to the state. It's because of these sections that democracy was never fully implemented, corruption increased in the state, that no development could take place pic.twitter.com/EtvHHQ6jRO — ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019 × "The entire country is on the path of development, it is heartwrenching to see the state of villages in Jammu and Kashmir," Shah noted exuding confidence that scrapping Article 370 will better the situations in Jammu and Kashmir. "Tourism could not take place in Jammu and Kashmir because of Article 370," he noted. "Scrapping Article 370 is also essential to end terrorism," he stated. "We must all rise from vote bank politics and work for the development of Jammu and Kashmir, we must work as a unified House," Shah wrapping up his address in the Upper House in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also resounded similar sentiments on Monday. Lauding centre's decision of scrapping Article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir she said that the move will facilitate the development of Jammu and Kashmir. "No investment is happening in Jammu and Kashmir," Sitharaman said, adding that "with this move, the true development and integration of Jammu and Kashmir will happen". The finance minister said that the entire nation had been waiting for this for the last 70 years. "Even our manifesto mentioned the need to abrogate Article 370, so it is not something we brought out suddenly like a rabbit from a magic hat," she said. The government on Monday announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi.

Scrapping Article 370 essential to achieve normalcy in country's 'crown jewel', Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday welcomed the central government's decision to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir.

Thackeray said that Shiv Sena has been long fighting for the removal of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-from-jammu-and-kashmir-all-you-need-to-know-240772">Article 370</a> and it fulfils the dream of late Bal Thackeray.

"Shiv Sena has been long fighting for this. If Balasaheb had been alive today, he would have been very happy... His dream has come true with this," Thackeray said.

The Shiv Sena chief further said that the country has secured 'full independence' with the scrapping of Article 370.

While Independence Day (August 15) is coming, with the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu &amp; Kashmir, the country has secured "full independence", he added.

He also urged the opposition parties to set aside all the differences and support <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-now-a-union-territory-ladakh-to-be-administered-from-delhi-as-ut-240769">the government's decision</a> in the interest of the nation.

Shiv Sena has an alliance with the BJP in Maharashtra and at the Centre.

Earlier in the day, the government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Shortly after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-responsible-for-corruption-poverty-underdevelopment-in-jammu-and-kashmir-amit-shah-240865">Home Minister Amit Shah</a> tabled a resolution to this effect in Rajya Sabha, President Ram Nath Kovind came out with a notification - The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 that will come into force immediately.

The order will supersede the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 as amended from time to time.

Shah also moved the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill in the Upper House, that converted the state into a Union Territory with the legislature, and hived off Ladakh region into another Union Territory without legislature. 
 
 
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Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday welcomed the central government's decision to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir. Thackeray said that Shiv Sena has been long fighting for the removal of Article 370 and it fulfils the dream of late Bal Thackeray.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday welcomed the central government's decision to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir. Thackeray said that Shiv Sena has been long fighting for the removal of Article 370 and it fulfils the dream of late Bal Thackeray. "Shiv Sena has been long fighting for this. If Balasaheb had been alive today, he would have been very happy... His dream has come true with this," Thackeray said. The Shiv Sena chief further said that the country has secured 'full independence' with the scrapping of Article 370. While Independence Day (August 15) is coming, with the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir, the country has secured "full independence", he added. He also urged the opposition parties to set aside all the differences and support the government's decision in the interest of the nation. Shiv Sena has an alliance with the BJP in Maharashtra and at the Centre. Earlier in the day, the government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Shortly after Home Minister Amit Shah tabled a resolution to this effect in Rajya Sabha, President Ram Nath Kovind came out with a notification - The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 that will come into force immediately. The order will supersede the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 as amended from time to time. Shah also moved the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill in the Upper House, that converted the state into a Union Territory with the legislature, and hived off Ladakh region into another Union Territory without legislature. (With inputs from agencies)

India now fully independent, Balasaheb's dream fulfilled: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on scrapping of Article 370

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday made the announcement of revoking Articles 370 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-article-35a-heres-all-you-need-to-know-240752">and 35A</a> from the Constitution of India, thereby <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-to-be-bifurcated-article-370-scrapped-more-troops-to-be-deployed-240795">withdrawing the special status</a> accorded to the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-now-a-union-territory-ladakh-to-be-administered-from-delhi-as-ut-240769">Jammu and Kashmir</a> has been an integral part of India since the country became independent in 1947. The Indian Independence Act 1947 passed in British Parliament partitioned the former British colony to create the dominion of India and the dominion of Pakistan.

British rule formally ended, and with it all the treaties and agreements which the British had signed with over 570 princely states also ceased to exit.

The princely states were free to accede to either India or Pakistan.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, through deft diplomacy and the policy of carrot and stick, managed to integrate all principalitites. Junagarh and Hyderabad presented a few problems, but Patel managed to make them fall in line.

Jammu &amp; Kashmir, however, proved to be a bigger challenge.

Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra, the then ruler of the state, wanted it to be independent - joining neither India nor Pakistan. He offered a 'standstill agreement'.

Pakistan immediately accepted the offer, although no actual agreement was signed.

Watch: Kashmir is reborn, new era of Jammu &amp; Kashmir

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But this understanding was soon flouted by Pakistan, which placed an economic blockade on Jammu &amp; Kashmir in early September. Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra turned to India for help, which airlifted essentials like salt and kerosene.

On October 22, 1947, Pakistani militia with the backing of their army crossed the border with the intention to seize Srinagar.

Raja Hari Singh Dogra's army suffered serious reverses against the Pakistani raiders. The maharaja again turned to India for military assistance. But Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru stated that India could help only if the Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra acceded to India.

On October 26, 1947, he signed the instrument of accession. With this, Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of sovereign India.

On October 27, 1947, India airlifted its troops to the state. A limited war ensued, in which India pushed back the Pakistani raiders to the borders which stand demarcated today as the Line of Control (LoC).

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday made the announcement of revoking Articles 370 and 35A from the Constitution of India, thereby withdrawing the special status accorded to the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday made the announcement of revoking Articles 370 and 35A from the Constitution of India, thereby withdrawing the special status accorded to the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir has been an integral part of India since the country became independent in 1947. The Indian Independence Act 1947 passed in British Parliament partitioned the former British colony to create the dominion of India and the dominion of Pakistan. British rule formally ended, and with it all the treaties and agreements which the British had signed with over 570 princely states also ceased to exit. The princely states were free to accede to either India or Pakistan. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, through deft diplomacy and the policy of carrot and stick, managed to integrate all principalitites. Junagarh and Hyderabad presented a few problems, but Patel managed to make them fall in line. Jammu & Kashmir, however, proved to be a bigger challenge. Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra, the then ruler of the state, wanted it to be independent - joining neither India nor Pakistan. He offered a 'standstill agreement'. Pakistan immediately accepted the offer, although no actual agreement was signed. Watch: Kashmir is reborn, new era of Jammu & Kashmir But this understanding was soon flouted by Pakistan, which placed an economic blockade on Jammu & Kashmir in early September. Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra turned to India for help, which airlifted essentials like salt and kerosene. On October 22, 1947, Pakistani militia with the backing of their army crossed the border with the intention to seize Srinagar. Raja Hari Singh Dogra's army suffered serious reverses against the Pakistani raiders. The maharaja again turned to India for military assistance. But Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru stated that India could help only if the Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra acceded to India. On October 26, 1947, he signed the instrument of accession. With this, Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of sovereign India. On October 27, 1947, India airlifted its troops to the state. A limited war ensued, in which India pushed back the Pakistani raiders to the borders which stand demarcated today as the Line of Control (LoC).

The story of how Jammu and Kashmir became part of India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday lauded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-now-a-union-territory-ladakh-to-be-administered-from-delhi-as-ut-240769">centre's decision of scrapping Article 370 and 35A</a> in Jammu and Kashmir and said that the move will facilitate the development of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

"No investment is happening in Jammu and Kashmir," Sitharaman said, adding that&nbsp;"with this move, the true development and integration of Jammu and Kashmir will happen".&nbsp; 
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"Even our manifesto mentioned the need to abrogate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-from-jammu-and-kashmir-all-you-need-to-know-240772">Article 370</a>, so it is not something we brought out suddenly like a rabbit from a magic hat," she said.&nbsp;

The government on Monday announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi.

Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament where he announced the abrogation of Article 370 and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-article-35a-heres-all-you-need-to-know-240752">Article 35A</a> of the Constitution of India which gave special status to the state and its residents and tabled a resolution for the same.

A notification issued by the government, shortly after Shah's announcement, was signed by President Ram Nath Kovind and said that the state is being restructured.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday lauded centre's decision of scrapping Article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir and said that the move will facilitate the development of Jammu and Kashmir.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday lauded centre's decision of scrapping Article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir and said that the move will facilitate the development of Jammu and Kashmir. "No investment is happening in Jammu and Kashmir," Sitharaman said, adding that "with this move, the true development and integration of Jammu and Kashmir will happen". The finance minister said that the entire nation had been waiting for this for the last 70 years. FM Nirmala Sitharaman: It is something the country has been waiting for the last 70 years. Even our manifesto mentioned the need to abrogate #Article370, so it is not something we brought out suddenly like a rabbit from a magic hat. pic.twitter.com/bcZAE3JL89 — ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019 × "Even our manifesto mentioned the need to abrogate Article 370, so it is not something we brought out suddenly like a rabbit from a magic hat," she said. The government on Monday announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament where he announced the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution of India which gave special status to the state and its residents and tabled a resolution for the same. A notification issued by the government, shortly after Shah's announcement, was signed by President Ram Nath Kovind and said that the state is being restructured.

True development and integration of Jammu and Kashmir will happen now: Nirmala Sitharaman

National Security Advisor&nbsp;Ajit Doval is expected to visit Jammu and &nbsp;Kashmir on Monday after the Central government moved a resolution to scrap Articles 370 and 35A.

According to reports, NSA Ajit Doval will visit Kashmir&nbsp;along with other senior security officials, to review the situation on the ground.&nbsp;

Doval had&nbsp;visited Srinagar&nbsp;last week&nbsp;ahead of the Centre's announcement on its decision to revoke Article 370.

Doval also met&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah&nbsp;at PM's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

Announcing the decision in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Home Minister Amit Shah said there should be no delay in implementing the decision.

"I am presenting the resolution to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir except the first clause 370 (1)," Amit Shah said in the Parliament.

Meanwhile, Centre has asked states and Union Territories to keep security forces on "maximum alert" following decisions related to Jammu and Kashmir to "pre-empt" and "prevent any breach of security", a communique issued by Home Ministry said.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday after the Central government moved a resolution to scrap Articles 370 and 35A.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday after the Central government moved a resolution to scrap Articles 370 and 35A. According to reports, NSA Ajit Doval will visit Kashmir along with other senior security officials, to review the situation on the ground. Doval had visited Srinagar last week ahead of the Centre's announcement on its decision to revoke Article 370. Doval also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah at PM's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Announcing the decision in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Home Minister Amit Shah said there should be no delay in implementing the decision. "I am presenting the resolution to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir except the first clause 370 (1)," Amit Shah said in the Parliament. Meanwhile, Centre has asked states and Union Territories to keep security forces on "maximum alert" following decisions related to Jammu and Kashmir to "pre-empt" and "prevent any breach of security", a communique issued by Home Ministry said.

NSA Ajit Doval is expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir today, forces on alert

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced the revocation of Article 370 in the Upper House of Parliament, ending 70 years of stated policy on the state. The proposal came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting of Union Cabinet morning.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced the revocation of Article 370 in the Upper House of Parliament, ending 70 years of stated policy on the state. The proposal came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting of Union Cabinet morning. Government plans a reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory, Shah informed Rajya Sabha. "I am presenting the resolution to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir except the first clause 370 (1)," Amit Shah said in the Parliament. The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order 2019 will supersede the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954, which was issued to add Article 35A to the Indian Constitution by then President Rajendra Prasad under Article 370, on the advice of the Jawaharlal Nehru-led Union Government. The constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) order 2019.#JammuAndKashmir #Article370 pic.twitter.com/5jhjwHDAmR — PIB India (@PIB_India) August 5, 2019 × The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order 2019: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 370 of the Constitution, the President, with the concurrence of the Government of State of Jammu and Kashmir, is pleased to make the following Order:- 1. (1) This Order may be called the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019. (2) It shall come into force at once, and shall thereupon supersede the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 as amended from time to time. 2. All the provisions of the Constitution, as amended from time to time, shall apply in relation to the State of Jammu and Kashmir and the exceptions and modifications subject to which they shall so apply shall be as follows:- To article 367, there shall be added the following clause, namely:- "(4) For the purposes of this Constitution as it applies in relation to the State of Jammu and Kashmir- (a) references to this Constitution or to the provisions thereof shall be construed as references to the Constitution or the provisions thereof as applied in relation to the said State; (b) references to the person for the time being recognized by the President on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the State as the Sadar-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir, acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State for the time being in office, shall be construed as references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir; (c) references to the Government of the said State shall be construed as including references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir acting on the advice of his Council of Ministers; and (d) in proviso to clause (3) of article 370 of this Constitution, the expression "Constituent Assembly of the State referred to in clause (2)" shall read "Legislative Assembly of the State". Ram Nath Kovind, President

Full text of President's resolution to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir

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