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<p>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.</p>

<p>Other political leaders of J&amp;K including Shah Faesal, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, Usman Majid have also&nbsp;been put under preventive detention.</p>

<p>PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has been shifted to Jammu's Hari Niwas Palace and Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah&nbsp;has been moved to a makeshift jail in a guest house in Srinagar as a preventive measure till the further orders by the authorities.</p>

<p>At present, J&amp;K is cut off from the rest of the country at present with all communication lines snapped.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>


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

<p>Whether you like it or not, Narendra Modi-Amit Shah model has unleashed new politics in India. One can call it politics of change which continuously challenges the status quo.</p>

<p>This combination has ended the politics of status quo which afflicted Indian politics and our international positions for a long time. By doing away with Article 370, Narendra Modi has shown that he means business when it comes to the core agenda of the RSS family.</p>

<p>The idea of abrogation of Article 370 was not born yesterday. It has been one of the original demands of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee who founded Jan Sangh and, very famously, coined the phrase, <em>"Ek desh mein do vidhan, do pradhan aur do nishan nahi rah sakte hain."</em></p>

<p>It is a demand which has been part of BJP’s manifesto that was strongly supported by RSS. And hence, what Modi has done is to commit himself to the core idea of his party by changing the status quo of politics in Kashmir which was considered impossible. There can be reasons for and against the way Article 370 has been repealed, but the fact remains that he has done it. It will be appreciated by most Indians as it cements his image as a strong and committed leader.</p>

<p>Modi is also not the first person to take important decisions after earning landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Indira Gandhi, after winning the war with Pakistan, hammered out an accord with the Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdullah when the former had to agree that clock cannot be reset and pre-1953 status of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be restored.</p>

<p>Similarly, Narendra Modi after 2019 victory has taken the bold decision to end Kashmiri exceptionalism in Indian politics. Nation making is not cast in stone and laws and norms must reflect the moorings of the society.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, Article 370 cannot be seen in isolation as it serves as a deterrent to prevent integration of J&amp;K with India. Article 370 is a debate which has caught the imagination of many Indians who feel confident in a resurgent India wants status quo born out of partition to be changed forever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The abrogation also ends the debate on what the Indian government can/should do with Kashmir. There will be international repercussion and, maybe, bigger domestic ones but it will not change anything on the ground per se.</p>

<p>We should also not forget that Kashmir also comprises Batalik, Kargil, Turtuk, Ladakh and Jammu region and their aspirations cannot be lost to radicalism which is emanating from Southern Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yes, there will be questions about the detention of state leaders and less time given to Parliament to debate the bill, but no one would argue that status changing step has not been taken. Whether it is demonetisation or triple talaq, BJP has successfully changed the status quo of politics in India. The best example is Balakot strike where Modi used the air platform against Pakistan which was considered impossible some years back.</p>

<p>Lastly, Opposition parties will have to creatively deal with the politics of positive nationalism. Any idea which public would see as going against the national unity would massively boom rang.</p>

<p>Though it does not mean that BJP will not have any hill to climb. The top focus of the BJP will remain to tackle violence in the valley. If BJP is able to control the urban centres and restore the normalcy in Kashmir, it will be a victory, but in case the situation becomes worst, then BJP may have to rue this for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But there are always big ifs before and after momentous decisions and no one can take away from BJP that it has, indeed, taken a big decision by reorganising the state of Jammu and Kashmir.<br />
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<em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)&nbsp;</em><br />
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Whether you like it or not, Narendra Modi-Amit Shah model has unleashed new politics in India. One can call it politics of change which continuously challenges the status quo.

Whether you like it or not, Narendra Modi-Amit Shah model has unleashed new politics in India. One can call it politics of change which continuously challenges the status quo. This combination has ended the politics of status quo which afflicted Indian politics and our international positions for a long time. By doing away with Article 370, Narendra Modi has shown that he means business when it comes to the core agenda of the RSS family. The idea of abrogation of Article 370 was not born yesterday. It has been one of the original demands of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee who founded Jan Sangh and, very famously, coined the phrase, "Ek desh mein do vidhan, do pradhan aur do nishan nahi rah sakte hain." It is a demand which has been part of BJP’s manifesto that was strongly supported by RSS. And hence, what Modi has done is to commit himself to the core idea of his party by changing the status quo of politics in Kashmir which was considered impossible. There can be reasons for and against the way Article 370 has been repealed, but the fact remains that he has done it. It will be appreciated by most Indians as it cements his image as a strong and committed leader. Modi is also not the first person to take important decisions after earning landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Indira Gandhi, after winning the war with Pakistan, hammered out an accord with the Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdullah when the former had to agree that clock cannot be reset and pre-1953 status of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be restored. Similarly, Narendra Modi after 2019 victory has taken the bold decision to end Kashmiri exceptionalism in Indian politics. Nation making is not cast in stone and laws and norms must reflect the moorings of the society. Today, Article 370 cannot be seen in isolation as it serves as a deterrent to prevent integration of J&K with India. Article 370 is a debate which has caught the imagination of many Indians who feel confident in a resurgent India wants status quo born out of partition to be changed forever. The abrogation also ends the debate on what the Indian government can/should do with Kashmir. There will be international repercussion and, maybe, bigger domestic ones but it will not change anything on the ground per se. We should also not forget that Kashmir also comprises Batalik, Kargil, Turtuk, Ladakh and Jammu region and their aspirations cannot be lost to radicalism which is emanating from Southern Kashmir. Yes, there will be questions about the detention of state leaders and less time given to Parliament to debate the bill, but no one would argue that status changing step has not been taken. Whether it is demonetisation or triple talaq, BJP has successfully changed the status quo of politics in India. The best example is Balakot strike where Modi used the air platform against Pakistan which was considered impossible some years back. Lastly, Opposition parties will have to creatively deal with the politics of positive nationalism. Any idea which public would see as going against the national unity would massively boom rang. Though it does not mean that BJP will not have any hill to climb. The top focus of the BJP will remain to tackle violence in the valley. If BJP is able to control the urban centres and restore the normalcy in Kashmir, it will be a victory, but in case the situation becomes worst, then BJP may have to rue this for a long time. But there are always big ifs before and after momentous decisions and no one can take away from BJP that it has, indeed, taken a big decision by reorganising the state of Jammu and Kashmir. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

PM Narendra Modi does it again: BJP has achieved the impossible by revoking Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir

History of Kashmir and what revoking of special status means

<p>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.</p>

<p><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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>The princely states were free to accede to either India or Pakistan.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Jammu &amp; Kashmir, however, proved to be a bigger challenge.</p>

<p>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'.</p>

<p>Pakistan immediately accepted the offer, although no actual agreement was signed.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Kashmir is reborn, new era of Jammu &amp; Kashmir</strong></p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>On October 22, 1947, Pakistani militia with the backing of their army crossed the border with the intention to seize Srinagar.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>On October 26, 1947, he signed the instrument of accession. With this, Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of sovereign India.</p>

<p>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).</p>


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

<p>The central government's decision to scraps <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-from-jammu-and-kashmir-all-you-need-to-know-240772">Article 370 of the Constitution</a>, which gave special status to <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 has</a> got mixed reaction from Bollywood.&nbsp;<br />
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Many like Anupam Kher, Vivek Oberoi and Dia Mirza have voiced their support for the decision.&nbsp;<br />
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Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted, "Wow Historic Moment. Article 370 going. Very brave move."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wow Historic Moment. Article 370 going 👍 🙏<br />
Very brave move <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmitShah</a> ji <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirParFinalFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirParFinalFight</a></p>
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) <a href="https://twitter.com/imbhandarkar/status/1158255341798400003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Dia Mirza, who earlier showed her concern over the issue expressed her support over scrapping of Article 370, tweeted: "Peace, prosperity and sustainable development for the people of #Ladakh and #JammuAndKashmir. Good Luck @PMOIndia, @HMOIndia #Article370revoked #Artical35A."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Peace, prosperity and sustainable development for the people of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ladakh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ladakh</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JammuAndKashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JammuAndKashmir</a> 🙏🏻 Good Luck <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Article370revoked?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Article370revoked</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Artical35A?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Artical35A</a></p>
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) <a href="https://twitter.com/deespeak/status/1158287429733736448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Praising the government for scrapping Article 370, Vivek Oberoi wrote, "This is the greatest homage to all those braves martyred for the dream of a United India. Hats off and a big thank you to Narendra Modi ji and Amit Shah ji from the heart of each and every patriotic Indian! #OneIndia #AkhandBharat #JaiHind. Bye Bye #Article370 #35A."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is the greatest homage to all those braves martyred for the dream of a United India. 🇮🇳🇮🇳<br />
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Hats off and a big thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji and <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmitShah</a> ji from the heart of each and every patriotic Indian. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AkhandBharat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AkhandBharat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a> 🇮🇳<br />
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Bye Bye <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Article370?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Article370</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/35A?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#35A</a> 👋</p>
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) <a href="https://twitter.com/vivekoberoi/status/1158278385811914753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Paresh Rawal called the move an `Independence of motherland.`"Today is the true and complete independence of our motherland. Today in the true sense of the word INDIA becomes ONE !!! Jai Hind," he tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today is the true and complete independence of our <a href="https://t.co/CEekEmALtf">https://t.co/CEekEmALtf</a> in the true sense of the word INDIA becomes ONE !!! jai Hind .</p>
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) <a href="https://twitter.com/SirPareshRawal/status/1158258699325939712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Bollywood actor and a Kashmiri himself&nbsp;Anupam Kher took to Twitter and wrote, "Kashmir Solution has begun."</p>

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— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher/status/1158095559061909504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Never did I think I’d say this.<br />
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But, THANK YOU! <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmitShah</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> 🙏🏾<br />
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It had to go! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Article370?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Article370</a><br />
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Those warning of “dangerous consequences” SHAME ON YOU!<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneNationOneLaw?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneNationOneLaw</a> 🇮🇳</p>
— Vikrant Massey (@masseysahib) <a href="https://twitter.com/masseysahib/status/1158275831363330048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Taken aback by the situations prevailing in the valley, Gauahar Khan wrote on micro-blogging site, "What the hell is happening ??? May Allah keep everyone safe! In Kashmir."</p>

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— Gauahar Khan (@GAUAHAR_KHAN) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAUAHAR_KHAN/status/1158183434499645440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, Zahira Wasim, a Kashmiri resident who quit acting some time back, wrote, "This too shall pass! #Kashmir."&nbsp;</p>

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— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZairaWasimmm/status/1158090971248115712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>There were others who prayed for calm and peace in the valley.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Whatever happens in politics, let there be no bloodshed, let sense prevail. We’re one, all Indians. We are a peaceful people. We believe in compassion, not coercion. Be kind peeps! ❤️Jai Hind. <a href="https://t.co/ObtXWghTqZ">https://t.co/ObtXWghTqZ</a></p>
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) <a href="https://twitter.com/RichaChadha/status/1158273711050412032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Coming days will be tough<br />
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A status quo that was massively expensive in terms of good men lost n financial drain had to give at some point<br />
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Couldn’t continue in the same manner forever<br />
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This is an extremely complex n volatile issue<br />
Had to be a very tough call n it’s been taken</p>
— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atulkasbekar/status/1158277213894127616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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The central government's decision to scraps Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir has got mixed reaction from Bollywood.

The central government's decision to scraps Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir has got mixed reaction from Bollywood. Many like Anupam Kher, Vivek Oberoi and Dia Mirza have voiced their support for the decision. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted, "Wow Historic Moment. Article 370 going. Very brave move." Wow Historic Moment. Article 370 going 👍 🙏 Very brave move @narendramodi ji @AmitShah ji #KashmirParFinalFight — Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) August 5, 2019 × Dia Mirza, who earlier showed her concern over the issue expressed her support over scrapping of Article 370, tweeted: "Peace, prosperity and sustainable development for the people of #Ladakh and #JammuAndKashmir. Good Luck @PMOIndia, @HMOIndia #Article370revoked #Artical35A." Peace, prosperity and sustainable development for the people of #Ladakh and #JammuAndKashmir 🙏🏻 Good Luck @PMOIndia @HMOIndia #Article370revoked #Artical35A — Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 5, 2019 × Praising the government for scrapping Article 370, Vivek Oberoi wrote, "This is the greatest homage to all those braves martyred for the dream of a United India. Hats off and a big thank you to Narendra Modi ji and Amit Shah ji from the heart of each and every patriotic Indian! #OneIndia #AkhandBharat #JaiHind. Bye Bye #Article370 #35A." This is the greatest homage to all those braves martyred for the dream of a United India. 🇮🇳🇮🇳 Hats off and a big thank you to @narendramodi ji and @AmitShah ji from the heart of each and every patriotic Indian. #OneIndia #AkhandBharat #JaiHind 🇮🇳 Bye Bye #Article370 #35A 👋 — Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) August 5, 2019 × Paresh Rawal called the move an `Independence of motherland.`"Today is the true and complete independence of our motherland. Today in the true sense of the word INDIA becomes ONE !!! Jai Hind," he tweeted. Today is the true and complete independence of our https://t.co/CEekEmALtf in the true sense of the word INDIA becomes ONE !!! jai Hind . — Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) August 5, 2019 × Bollywood actor and a Kashmiri himself Anupam Kher took to Twitter and wrote, "Kashmir Solution has begun." Kashmir Solution has begun.🇮🇳 — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 4, 2019 × Never did I think I’d say this. But, THANK YOU! @BJP4India @AmitShah & @narendramodi 🙏🏾 It had to go! #Article370 Those warning of “dangerous consequences” SHAME ON YOU! #OneNationOneLaw 🇮🇳 — Vikrant Massey (@masseysahib) August 5, 2019 × Taken aback by the situations prevailing in the valley, Gauahar Khan wrote on micro-blogging site, "What the hell is happening ??? May Allah keep everyone safe! In Kashmir." What the hell us happening ??? May Allah keep every one safe ! In Kashmir https://t.co/bVicpsYOO7 — Gauahar Khan (@GAUAHAR_KHAN) August 5, 2019 × Meanwhile, Zahira Wasim, a Kashmiri resident who quit acting some time back, wrote, "This too shall pass! #Kashmir." This too shall pass! #Kashmir — Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) August 4, 2019 × There were others who prayed for calm and peace in the valley. Whatever happens in politics, let there be no bloodshed, let sense prevail. We’re one, all Indians. We are a peaceful people. We believe in compassion, not coercion. Be kind peeps! ❤️Jai Hind. https://t.co/ObtXWghTqZ — TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) August 5, 2019 × Coming days will be tough A status quo that was massively expensive in terms of good men lost n financial drain had to give at some point Couldn’t continue in the same manner forever This is an extremely complex n volatile issue Had to be a very tough call n it’s been taken — atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) August 5, 2019 ×