There is an old saying in the Army. An event takes care of itself; it’s the fallout and the post-event dynamics, which always become the challenge.&nbsp;

While complimenting the central government for the courage displayed in taking a strategic decision of no mean proportion, the resulting elation is good for a short time.&nbsp;

Now starts the process of reaping the benefits of the decision, its implementation in letter and spirit and management of its impact in different domains.&nbsp;

A few things have happened in the pre-event run-up and the short post-event follow up. The LoC has been alive and will probably not return to peace and quiet for some time. Pakistan will spare no effort to ratchet up the counters to the Indian decision and take the issue around the world. &nbsp;India will be painted the villain, if our information management is not up to the mark. There will be efforts to re-energise terror in the hinterland and provoke street turbulence.&nbsp;

A lot will depend on how we manage our security domain. The public in Jammu and Kashmir will be negatively influenced to enhance its alienation unless we can find ways to regain its confidence. Many of our countrymen have no idea about the steps needed to enhance the positive impact of the decisions.

For starters, we need to energise our diplomatic missions. We must have knowledgeable scholars speaking at every discussion initiated by important think tanks at relevant capital cities around the world.&nbsp;

The missions must be proficient in their projection of the level of tolerance displayed by India in the face of grave provocations that India is facing in the changing geopolitics of South Asia.&nbsp;

The US, China, Russia, UAE, Saudi Arabia and a host of other countries need to hear the Indian perception. A selection of outstanding commentaries from the Indian print media must be in sustained circulation in the next 24 hours. Let selected personalities access international media and institutions and be in social media conversation. This must form a part of the information reach out.&nbsp;

The Army is quite capable of securing the LoC, but it may need selective reinforcement. Its hands must not be tied by mundane budgeting issues as it happened during Doklam, when the transportation budget dried up.&nbsp;

However, the biggest challenge comes from the Kashmir’s hinterland, where rabble-rousing will be attempted under instigation from Pakistan. Mercifully, the separatist leadership is reasonably marginalised and financial networks under dismantling, but the rump elements still exist as an invisible leadership.

We cannot afford a repeat of either 2010 or 2016. In the latter case, India became the target of international criticism due to the blindings by pellet guns. The police forces will need officer-level leadership to prevent being sucked into the vortex. The Jammu &amp; Kashmir Police would need to be protected from deep-set propaganda. I can perceive its personnel coming under intense pressure. The effectiveness and role modelling of the police is a crucial factor.

Any security specialist will identify the people of Kashmir as the centre of gravity of the proxy war. The people are in anguish, confused and leaderless, thus contributing to more alienation.&nbsp;

We as a nation cannot be in celebratory mode if part of our people are in this state. Instead of targeting the Kashmiris, this is the time for us to display Indian large-heartedness.&nbsp;

I strongly recommend to the political community to form all-party committees for outreach and engagement with the people. Models for this are well known to the army, who can be consulted on this.&nbsp;

Intra-state engagement between Jammu and Kashmir segments is equally important as there are common stakes that exist. The people of Jammu and of Kashmir are embarking on a fresh journey. Let this not be in different directions. I wish to compliment the Centre for its outstanding decision not to trifurcate the state and divide Jammu from Kashmir.&nbsp;

The political community of Kashmir must regain confidence and events of the last few days must be put behind them. Their positive leadership will make a major difference. Let them all work towards returning Kashmir to normalcy faster than ever before.

It’s governance, which the government must focus on. A demonstration of quality governance must emerge in the next few days to prove just how beneficial the decision for central oversight in governance will be for the people.&nbsp;

Feedback from the ground indicates that a certain enthusiasm about this exists. The mindset of the Kashmiris that they have perforce to adjust themselves to live with corruption has to be changed. There is a bigger, better India which is waiting to absorb the Kashmiris; that is the message required to be conveyed.

The states of the Union of India where Kashmiri youth study in large numbers, cannot afford to have them running back and forth to their homes due to persistent threats to their security. The entire rationale and purpose of the government’s brave decisions would be defeated if these threats persist and a tit for tat philosophy is adopted.&nbsp;

The recommendations above by no means exclude the Kashmiri Pandit community, which has suffered much with lip service paid to its interests at most times.&nbsp;

Let the Kashmiri Muslims demonstrate their willingness and happiness to absorb them as equals in society in Kashmir. All mundane objections must be put an end to. Composite culture must re-emerge to destroy the hold that radicalism has come to establish in the region.&nbsp;

It will be contingent upon how the immediate aftermath is handled. A government which has the courage to take difficult decisions will surely be adept at recognising the impact of those decisions. That is where the hope lies.

(This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the <a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-now-managing-the-fallout-2779537">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)&nbsp;

There is an old saying in the Army. An event takes care of itself; it’s the fallout and the post-event dynamics, which always become the challenge. While complimenting the central government for the courage displayed in taking a strategic decision of no mean proportion, the resulting elation is good for a short time.

There is an old saying in the Army. An event takes care of itself; it’s the fallout and the post-event dynamics, which always become the challenge. While complimenting the central government for the courage displayed in taking a strategic decision of no mean proportion, the resulting elation is good for a short time. Now starts the process of reaping the benefits of the decision, its implementation in letter and spirit and management of its impact in different domains. A few things have happened in the pre-event run-up and the short post-event follow up. The LoC has been alive and will probably not return to peace and quiet for some time. Pakistan will spare no effort to ratchet up the counters to the Indian decision and take the issue around the world. India will be painted the villain, if our information management is not up to the mark. There will be efforts to re-energise terror in the hinterland and provoke street turbulence. A lot will depend on how we manage our security domain. The public in Jammu and Kashmir will be negatively influenced to enhance its alienation unless we can find ways to regain its confidence. Many of our countrymen have no idea about the steps needed to enhance the positive impact of the decisions. For starters, we need to energise our diplomatic missions. We must have knowledgeable scholars speaking at every discussion initiated by important think tanks at relevant capital cities around the world. The missions must be proficient in their projection of the level of tolerance displayed by India in the face of grave provocations that India is facing in the changing geopolitics of South Asia. The US, China, Russia, UAE, Saudi Arabia and a host of other countries need to hear the Indian perception. A selection of outstanding commentaries from the Indian print media must be in sustained circulation in the next 24 hours. Let selected personalities access international media and institutions and be in social media conversation. This must form a part of the information reach out. The Army is quite capable of securing the LoC, but it may need selective reinforcement. Its hands must not be tied by mundane budgeting issues as it happened during Doklam, when the transportation budget dried up. However, the biggest challenge comes from the Kashmir’s hinterland, where rabble-rousing will be attempted under instigation from Pakistan. Mercifully, the separatist leadership is reasonably marginalised and financial networks under dismantling, but the rump elements still exist as an invisible leadership. We cannot afford a repeat of either 2010 or 2016. In the latter case, India became the target of international criticism due to the blindings by pellet guns. The police forces will need officer-level leadership to prevent being sucked into the vortex. The Jammu & Kashmir Police would need to be protected from deep-set propaganda. I can perceive its personnel coming under intense pressure. The effectiveness and role modelling of the police is a crucial factor. Any security specialist will identify the people of Kashmir as the centre of gravity of the proxy war. The people are in anguish, confused and leaderless, thus contributing to more alienation. We as a nation cannot be in celebratory mode if part of our people are in this state. Instead of targeting the Kashmiris, this is the time for us to display Indian large-heartedness. I strongly recommend to the political community to form all-party committees for outreach and engagement with the people. Models for this are well known to the army, who can be consulted on this. Intra-state engagement between Jammu and Kashmir segments is equally important as there are common stakes that exist. The people of Jammu and of Kashmir are embarking on a fresh journey. Let this not be in different directions. I wish to compliment the Centre for its outstanding decision not to trifurcate the state and divide Jammu from Kashmir. The political community of Kashmir must regain confidence and events of the last few days must be put behind them. Their positive leadership will make a major difference. Let them all work towards returning Kashmir to normalcy faster than ever before. It’s governance, which the government must focus on. A demonstration of quality governance must emerge in the next few days to prove just how beneficial the decision for central oversight in governance will be for the people. Feedback from the ground indicates that a certain enthusiasm about this exists. The mindset of the Kashmiris that they have perforce to adjust themselves to live with corruption has to be changed. There is a bigger, better India which is waiting to absorb the Kashmiris; that is the message required to be conveyed. The states of the Union of India where Kashmiri youth study in large numbers, cannot afford to have them running back and forth to their homes due to persistent threats to their security. The entire rationale and purpose of the government’s brave decisions would be defeated if these threats persist and a tit for tat philosophy is adopted. The recommendations above by no means exclude the Kashmiri Pandit community, which has suffered much with lip service paid to its interests at most times. Let the Kashmiri Muslims demonstrate their willingness and happiness to absorb them as equals in society in Kashmir. All mundane objections must be put an end to. Composite culture must re-emerge to destroy the hold that radicalism has come to establish in the region. It will be contingent upon how the immediate aftermath is handled. A government which has the courage to take difficult decisions will surely be adept at recognising the impact of those decisions. That is where the hope lies. (This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

India’s diplomatic and security apparatus must immediately swing into action on Kashmir issue

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Just hours before her death, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sushma-swaraj-to-be-cremated-with-full-state-honours-on-wednesday-afternoon-bjp-241240">former external affairs minister&nbsp;Sushma Swaraj</a> in her final tweet&nbsp;congratulated and thanked PM Modi for the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

The veteran BJP leader, who passed at AIIMS in Delhi on Tuesday night following a heart attack had tweeted in both in English and Hindi saying she had been long waiting to "see this day".

"Pradhan Mantri ji -&nbsp;aapka hardik abhinandan, main aapne jeevan mein is din ko dekhne ki prateeksha kar rahi thi"&nbsp;

"Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime," she posted on Tuesday evening

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A day before, on August 5, Swaraj had congratulated Amit Shah for the passage of the&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019 which was&nbsp;passed in&nbsp;the Upper House of the Parliament on Monday.&nbsp;

Her tweet said, "I&nbsp;congratulate the Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji for his outstanding performance in Rajya Sabha."

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The former external affairs minister&nbsp;had said that the abrogation of the special provision is a true tribute to BJP ideologue Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who died fighting for "one nation, one flag".

"Many greetings to all the MPs of Rajya Sabha who helped pass the resolution ending Article 370 today and paid a true tribute to the sacrifice of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and fulfilled his dream of a united India," Swaraj had tweeted.

Sushma Swaraj was rushed to All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) late on Tuesday evening after her health deteriorated.&nbsp;A team of doctors tried to revive her for 70 to 80 minutes but failed in their attempt. Swaraj was declared dead at 10:50 pm on Tuesday.

Just hours before her death, former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in her final tweet congratulated and thanked PM Modi for the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Just hours before her death, former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in her final tweet congratulated and thanked PM Modi for the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The veteran BJP leader, who passed at AIIMS in Delhi on Tuesday night following a heart attack had tweeted in both in English and Hindi saying she had been long waiting to "see this day". "Pradhan Mantri ji - aapka hardik abhinandan, main aapne jeevan mein is din ko dekhne ki prateeksha kar rahi thi" "Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime," she posted on Tuesday evening प्रधान मंत्री जी - आपका हार्दिक अभिनन्दन. मैं अपने जीवन में इस दिन को देखने की प्रतीक्षा कर रही थी. @narendramodi ji - Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime. — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 6, 2019 × A day before, on August 5, Swaraj had congratulated Amit Shah for the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019 which was passed in the Upper House of the Parliament on Monday. Her tweet said, "I congratulate the Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji for his outstanding performance in Rajya Sabha." गृह मंत्री श्री अमित शाह जी को उत्कृष्ट भाषण के लिए बहुत बहुत बधाई. I congratulate the Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji for his outstanding performance in Rajya Sabha. — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 5, 2019 × राज्य सभा के उन सभी सांसदों का बहुत बहुत अभिनन्दन जिन्होनें आज धारा 370 को समाप्त करने वाले संकल्प को पारित करवा कर डॉक्टर श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी के बलिदान को सच्ची श्रद्धांजलि दी और उनके एक भारत के सपने को साकार किया. — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 5, 2019 × The former external affairs minister had said that the abrogation of the special provision is a true tribute to BJP ideologue Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who died fighting for "one nation, one flag". "Many greetings to all the MPs of Rajya Sabha who helped pass the resolution ending Article 370 today and paid a true tribute to the sacrifice of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and fulfilled his dream of a united India," Swaraj had tweeted. Sushma Swaraj was rushed to All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) late on Tuesday evening after her health deteriorated. A team of doctors tried to revive her for 70 to 80 minutes but failed in their attempt. Swaraj was declared dead at 10:50 pm on Tuesday.

I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime, said Sushma Swaraj in final tweet

A petition has been filed against former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and other political leaders for allegedly opposing the abrogation of Article 370.

An advocated in Betia Court Murad Ali has filed the case under charges of sedition and criminal conspiracy for opposing the scrapping of the Article which has recently been scrapped through Presidential order.

"I have filed a case against former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and other political leaders who have opposed the abrogation of Article 370," Ali told ANI.

"I have filed the case under Section 124 A (sedition), 153 A (promoting enmity between different groups of religion, race, place of birth, residence and language), 153 B, 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code," he said.

Ali said that the court heard his case and transferred the case to the court of Judicial Magistrate KK Shahi.

Next hearing in the case is on September 24. In the complaint, Ali has alleged that Mufti and Omar opposed the scrapping of the Article which has created a rage for the Indian Government through print, electronic and social media.

"They attempted to create enmity among the citizens of other states of India. They have hurt the integrity and unity of the nation. They have done the work of disturbing national integrity and peace," he said.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference deputy chief Omar Abdullah were taken under preventive arrest in Srinagar after the Centre scrapped Article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp; 
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A petition has been filed against former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and other political leaders for allegedly opposing the abrogation of Article 370.

A petition has been filed against former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and other political leaders for allegedly opposing the abrogation of Article 370. An advocated in Betia Court Murad Ali has filed the case under charges of sedition and criminal conspiracy for opposing the scrapping of the Article which has recently been scrapped through Presidential order. "I have filed a case against former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and other political leaders who have opposed the abrogation of Article 370," Ali told ANI. "I have filed the case under Section 124 A (sedition), 153 A (promoting enmity between different groups of religion, race, place of birth, residence and language), 153 B, 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code," he said. Ali said that the court heard his case and transferred the case to the court of Judicial Magistrate KK Shahi. Next hearing in the case is on September 24. In the complaint, Ali has alleged that Mufti and Omar opposed the scrapping of the Article which has created a rage for the Indian Government through print, electronic and social media. "They attempted to create enmity among the citizens of other states of India. They have hurt the integrity and unity of the nation. They have done the work of disturbing national integrity and peace," he said. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference deputy chief Omar Abdullah were taken under preventive arrest in Srinagar after the Centre scrapped Article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Petition filed in Bihar court against Mehbooba, Omar for opposing abrogation of Article 370

Pakistan on Monday halted repatriation of two Indian civilian prisoners, just hours after the Indian government announced that it will be removing the special status for the Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article 370.

When the Indian officials reached the take custody of the prisoners, the Pakistan authorities refused. India later sent a note verbale regarding the issue.

Pakistan is mulling several actions against India in the backdrop of abrogation of Article 370 including cutting diplomatic ties, closure of Wagah border.

Former Pakistani Envoy to India Abdul Basit in a tweet said work on Kartarpur corridor that will allow Indian pilgrims to visit holy Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib without a visa in November 2019 to celebrate 550 birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

He tweeted, "We would welcome Sikhs to come to Pakistan in November on the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak but work on Kartarpur Corridor should stop for now."

The situation of Indian and Pakistani prisoners languishing in each other's jail has been one of the biggest humanitarian issues between the two countries.

India in July released six Pakistani prisoners and returned them to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border. In April, Pakistan released 360 Indian prisoners after New Delhi in 4 batches.&nbsp;

In its first term, the Modi government was able to secure the release of 1749 Indian prisoners, including 1725 fishermen along with 57 boats.

In December 2018, Pakistan releasing Indian Citizen Hamid Nehal Ansari after 6 years in jail. Hamid was arrested by Pakistani authorities in 2012 after he was found with a fake passport. He had gone to Pakistan via Afghanistan on a fake passport to meet a girl he befriended on Facebook.&nbsp;It was followed by the release of 2 Pakistani nationals by India—Imran Warsi and Abdullah Shah.

Pakistan on Monday halted repatriation of two Indian civilian prisoners, just hours after the Indian government announced that it will be removing the special status for the Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article 370.

Pakistan on Monday halted repatriation of two Indian civilian prisoners, just hours after the Indian government announced that it will be removing the special status for the Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article 370. When the Indian officials reached the take custody of the prisoners, the Pakistan authorities refused. India later sent a note verbale regarding the issue. Pakistan is mulling several actions against India in the backdrop of abrogation of Article 370 including cutting diplomatic ties, closure of Wagah border. Former Pakistani Envoy to India Abdul Basit in a tweet said work on Kartarpur corridor that will allow Indian pilgrims to visit holy Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib without a visa in November 2019 to celebrate 550 birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He tweeted, "We would welcome Sikhs to come to Pakistan in November on the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak but work on Kartarpur Corridor should stop for now." The situation of Indian and Pakistani prisoners languishing in each other's jail has been one of the biggest humanitarian issues between the two countries. India in July released six Pakistani prisoners and returned them to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border. In April, Pakistan released 360 Indian prisoners after New Delhi in 4 batches. In its first term, the Modi government was able to secure the release of 1749 Indian prisoners, including 1725 fishermen along with 57 boats. In December 2018, Pakistan releasing Indian Citizen Hamid Nehal Ansari after 6 years in jail. Hamid was arrested by Pakistani authorities in 2012 after he was found with a fake passport. He had gone to Pakistan via Afghanistan on a fake passport to meet a girl he befriended on Facebook. It was followed by the release of 2 Pakistani nationals by India—Imran Warsi and Abdullah Shah.

Abrogation of Article 370: Pakistan halts repatriation of two Indian prisoners

Pakistan National Security Committee meeting has been concluded. Know about the agenda of the meeting in detail and what has been discussed about India's decision of abrogation of Article 370.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan National Security Committee meet concludes

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday reviewed the law and order in the state following the scrapping of Article 370.

The Governor directed Deputy Commissioners of respective districts in the valley to depute their staff to visit different localities &amp; take stock of requirements of people and address them swiftly, reported news agency ANI.

Malik reiterated his concern for ensuring the safety of the general public. He also asked the authorities to extend all the help to tourists in the state.

Satya Pal Malik was informed that there was sufficient availability of essential supplies and emergency services were functioning in the hospitals. 
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Parliament on Tuesday approved a resolution abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution and a bill for splitting the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladhak.

The repeal of Article 370 has also led to abrogation of Article 35 A related to "permanent residents". 
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.

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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday reviewed the law and order in the state following the scrapping of Article 370. The Governor directed Deputy Commissioners of respective districts in the valley to depute their staff to visit different localities & take stock of requirements of people and address them swiftly, reported news agency ANI.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday reviewed the law and order in the state following the scrapping of Article 370. The Governor directed Deputy Commissioners of respective districts in the valley to depute their staff to visit different localities & take stock of requirements of people and address them swiftly, reported news agency ANI. Malik reiterated his concern for ensuring the safety of the general public. He also asked the authorities to extend all the help to tourists in the state. Satya Pal Malik was informed that there was sufficient availability of essential supplies and emergency services were functioning in the hospitals. × Parliament on Tuesday approved a resolution abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution and a bill for splitting the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladhak. The repeal of Article 370 has also led to abrogation of Article 35 A related to "permanent residents". 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. (With inputs from agencies)

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik reviews law and order situation, asks authorities to ensure safety of locals

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduces 'Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation bill' in Lok Sabha amid opposition's ruckus. Watch video to know more.

Amit Shah introduces Jammu and Kashmir reorganistation bill in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha 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.

Lok Sabha passes J&K Reorganisation bill

The United Nations on Monday urged both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, saying it was concerned about the rising tensions between the two neighbours after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-shah-lauds-modi-for-unwavering-commitment-towards-ensuring-indias-unity-integrity-240935">New Delhi abrogated Article 370</a> in Jammu and Kashmir that granted special status to the state.

"We are following with concern the tense situation in the region...We urge all parties to exercise restraint," Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters.

"Over the past few days, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abrogation-of-article-370-india-briefs-unsc-envoys-tell-them-decision-aimed-at-improving-governance-240932">United Nations</a> Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) has observed and reported an increase in military activity along the Line of Control. We are very concerned about the rise of tensions," he said.

On Monday, the BJP-led central government scrapped Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, along with Article 35 (A) in the Rajya Sabha that gave a special status to Jammu and Kashmir and barred people from the rest of the country from buying property there.

The government also passed a separate bill in the Upper House proposing to divide the border state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Rattled by India's decisions, Pakistan said it will exercise "all possible options" to counter the steps.

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Ahead of the landmark announcement, Kashmir has been on the edge in the wake of a massive security build-up and the state government issued an advisory to Amarnath pilgrims and tourists urging them to curtail their visit.

The United Nations on Monday urged both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, saying it was concerned about the rising tensions between the two neighbours after New Delhi abrogated Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir that granted special status to the state.

The United Nations on Monday urged both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, saying it was concerned about the rising tensions between the two neighbours after New Delhi abrogated Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir that granted special status to the state. "We are following with concern the tense situation in the region...We urge all parties to exercise restraint," Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters. "Over the past few days, the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) has observed and reported an increase in military activity along the Line of Control. We are very concerned about the rise of tensions," he said. On Monday, the BJP-led central government scrapped Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, along with Article 35 (A) in the Rajya Sabha that gave a special status to Jammu and Kashmir and barred people from the rest of the country from buying property there. The government also passed a separate bill in the Upper House proposing to divide the border state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Rattled by India's decisions, Pakistan said it will exercise "all possible options" to counter the steps. Watch: US, UN keeping close watch on Jammu and Kashmir Ahead of the landmark announcement, Kashmir has been on the edge in the wake of a massive security build-up and the state government issued an advisory to Amarnath pilgrims and tourists urging them to curtail their visit.

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Former Pakistan Envoy to India, Abdul Basit has said that he was expecting BJP led govt to abrogate article 370 which granted special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal from Pakistan,&nbsp;he&nbsp;said when he was in India as the Pakistan envoy he had discussed the issue with Indian authorities including BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav.&nbsp;

Here is the full interview:

WION: Did you saw the abrogation of article 370&nbsp;coming?

Abdul Basit: definitely. as you remember in 2014, it was part of the BJP election manifesto and then this year election BJP was very clear that they would work towards&nbsp;the repealing both articles 35 A and 370. So, at least I am not surprised and I have been discussing this with my government as well as informally with Indian authorities. And I am not surprised as a matter of fact.

WION: When you were the high commissioner of India, did you at any time discussed it with Indian officials?

Abdul Basit: I have discussed, many times but informally I would say with Indian officials that there can be serious implications if these articles are abolished. I do remember especially discussing with BJP general secretary Ram Madhav. That was before elections in Jammu and Kashmir. That was on October 24 2014 that I met him and we had a detailed discussion as to how to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. I do remember because I have notes with me. We also discussed the articles and he was emphatic about it and I responded to them that even if you move unilaterally on these things, the dispute will be there. There are UNSC resolutions and both countries are committed to working out a solution following the aspirations of people of J&amp;K. So we had those discussions and he presented his views and I articulated our position on J&amp;K and we said goodbye to each other amicably.

WION: Did Pakistan anticipated such action by India?

Abdul Basit: We will never accept this unilateral decision and as I am sure you must have heard what MP Manish Tiwari Sahib has said&nbsp;(in the&nbsp;Lok Sabha&nbsp;on Tuesday)&nbsp;that this is against Indian constitution and this is illegal and then there are United Nations security council resolutions. Indians themselves have been saying so that they are committed to resolving this issue bilaterally as recently..your external affairs minister met secretary Pompeo. So this whole exercise is in conflict with the Indian constitution, with aspirations of the people of J&amp;K, with UNSC resolutions. India cannot be content with such unilateral steps and no one will accept them.

WION: Is there a sense of shock in Pakistan?

Abdul Basit: There is a sense of outrage in Pakistan. People are disturbed by unilateral steps with Indian govt, people are not happy and we are seeing more problems to come. There will be more problems. India has closed any possibility of a bilateral dialogue on Kashmir and we will seek UN Mediation on this because if India has acted against its own long-held bilateral position on J&amp;K. Pakistan has no avenue but to go to the UN or other countries to seek mediation.

Former Pakistan Envoy to India, Abdul Basit has said that he was expecting BJP led govt to abrogate article 370 which granted special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Former Pakistan Envoy to India, Abdul Basit has said that he was expecting BJP led govt to abrogate article 370 which granted special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal from Pakistan, he said when he was in India as the Pakistan envoy he had discussed the issue with Indian authorities including BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav. Here is the full interview: WION: Did you saw the abrogation of article 370 coming? Abdul Basit: definitely. as you remember in 2014, it was part of the BJP election manifesto and then this year election BJP was very clear that they would work towards the repealing both articles 35 A and 370. So, at least I am not surprised and I have been discussing this with my government as well as informally with Indian authorities. And I am not surprised as a matter of fact. WION: When you were the high commissioner of India, did you at any time discussed it with Indian officials? Abdul Basit: I have discussed, many times but informally I would say with Indian officials that there can be serious implications if these articles are abolished. I do remember especially discussing with BJP general secretary Ram Madhav. That was before elections in Jammu and Kashmir. That was on October 24 2014 that I met him and we had a detailed discussion as to how to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. I do remember because I have notes with me. We also discussed the articles and he was emphatic about it and I responded to them that even if you move unilaterally on these things, the dispute will be there. There are UNSC resolutions and both countries are committed to working out a solution following the aspirations of people of J&K. So we had those discussions and he presented his views and I articulated our position on J&K and we said goodbye to each other amicably. WION: Did Pakistan anticipated such action by India? Abdul Basit: We will never accept this unilateral decision and as I am sure you must have heard what MP Manish Tiwari Sahib has said (in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday) that this is against Indian constitution and this is illegal and then there are United Nations security council resolutions. Indians themselves have been saying so that they are committed to resolving this issue bilaterally as recently..your external affairs minister met secretary Pompeo. So this whole exercise is in conflict with the Indian constitution, with aspirations of the people of J&K, with UNSC resolutions. India cannot be content with such unilateral steps and no one will accept them. WION: Is there a sense of shock in Pakistan? Abdul Basit: There is a sense of outrage in Pakistan. People are disturbed by unilateral steps with Indian govt, people are not happy and we are seeing more problems to come. There will be more problems. India has closed any possibility of a bilateral dialogue on Kashmir and we will seek UN Mediation on this because if India has acted against its own long-held bilateral position on J&K. Pakistan has no avenue but to go to the UN or other countries to seek mediation.

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Global reactions have been pouring in the aftermath of India's removing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, with the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka reacting positively while the US coming out with a cautious statement.

Global reactions have been pouring in the aftermath of India's removing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, with the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka reacting positively while the US coming out with a cautious statement. The UAE envoy to India Dr Ahmad Al Banna while taking note of the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir and removal of Article 370 called it internal matter of India said "We expect that the changes would improve social justice and security and confidence of the people in the local governance and will encourage further stability and peace". Recent years have seen India and UAE coming closers and an increase in number of high-level visits between the two countries. Indian PM Modi first visited the country in August of 2015 which was followed by the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2016. The following year the Crown Prince was the chief guest at India's republic day parade and again in 2018 PM Modi visited the country and was the chief guest at the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai. Earlier this year UAE awarded its highest civilian award, The Zayed Medal to PM Modi. The positive statement came from Sri Lanka with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe in a tweet welcomed the creation of "Ladakh state" which he said will be the "first Indian state with a Buddhist majority". In a tweet, he said, "Ladakh will become an Indian State. With 70% of Ladakh’s population being Buddhist it will be the first Indian state with a Buddhist majority. Creation of Ladakh and consequential restructuring is India’s internal matter, it is a beautiful region well worth a visit" Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first foreign visit in second term visited the Indian ocean Island country in June of 2019. The United States state department came out with a cautious statement on the Indian government's decision. The US State Dept while taking "note that the Indian government has described these actions as strictly an internal matter" said it is "concerned about reports of detentions and urge respect for individual rights and discussion with those in affected communities." It also called on India and Pakistan "to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control.” Interestingly the state department statement made no mention of US President Donald Trump's mediation offer on Jammu and Kashmir, that was rejected New Delhi. India engages with global diplomatic community Meanwhile, Indian diplomats have up there efforts to make sure the global community understands New Delhi's action and also thwart any propaganda by Pakistan. The Indian envoy to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma speaking to reporters in Moscow said, " its an internal matter and it also an internal administrative matter. We have not done anything to change the external parameters of Jammu and Kashmir state...we are not surprised that Pakistan is raising this, but our response will be the same that it is not a matter that concerns Pakistan" The ministry of external affairs continued briefing of envoys on Tuesday on the administrative developments in Kashmir which included briefing for Latin American and Caribbean countries envoys and envoys from neighbouring countries. Envoys from United Nations Security council and Asean countries were briefed on Monday with India explaining that the changed have been made to spur socio economic development of the region.

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Ex Pak envoy Abdul Basit exclusively speaks to WION on abrogation of article 370.

Exclusive: Ex Pak envoy Abdul Basit speaks to WION

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the deployment of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir was a precautionary measure to prevent the security situation from worsening and stated that the forces would not be removed under any "pressure".

Replying to a debate on scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir relevant draft laws, Shah hit out at Congress, saying due to vote bank politics, the opposition party was not able to show courage to support the abrogation of the constitutional provision.

"This is nothing. There was a situation in Kashmir between 1989 and 1995 when terrorism was at its peak and curfew was being imposed for years. Leave the phone, people were not able to get bread and butter," he said, responding to a query by NCP's Supriya Sule, who questioned the deployment of excessive security forces in the state.

Shah said the curfew wasn't put in place because the law and order situation deteriorated.

"It is precautionary so that no one could get the opportunity to succeed in deteriorating the security situation in the state by misguiding the people. There is no other reason. There is no such situation," he said.

Shah asked how anyone can stop the government from taking security measures.

"It seems from the tone of some of the members that we would remove the security forces coming under pressure so that they could carry out some incidents...we are not going to do that...we will not come under any pressure nor we will remove the security forces," he said.

Shah said that Article 370 does not integrate Jammu and Kashmir with India as claimed; instead, it keeps the state apart from India.

"From today onwards this hurdle (Article) 370 would be removed forever," he said.

Shah also said that statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be given when the time is ripe.

"This is not a permanent provision. I want to make it clear that as soon the situation improves the government would have no objections in giving the full statehood status at the appropriate time," he said.

Responding to members'&nbsp;concern over Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, the BJP chief said that India`s claim was as strong as it was in the past.

"Still we have the 24 seats (Assembly) reserved for PoK. Our claim is as strong as it was in the past," he said, blaming former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for Pakistan occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the deployment of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir was a precautionary measure to prevent the security situation from worsening and stated that the forces would not be removed under any "pressure".

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the deployment of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir was a precautionary measure to prevent the security situation from worsening and stated that the forces would not be removed under any "pressure". Replying to a debate on scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir relevant draft laws, Shah hit out at Congress, saying due to vote bank politics, the opposition party was not able to show courage to support the abrogation of the constitutional provision. "This is nothing. There was a situation in Kashmir between 1989 and 1995 when terrorism was at its peak and curfew was being imposed for years. Leave the phone, people were not able to get bread and butter," he said, responding to a query by NCP's Supriya Sule, who questioned the deployment of excessive security forces in the state. Shah said the curfew wasn't put in place because the law and order situation deteriorated. "It is precautionary so that no one could get the opportunity to succeed in deteriorating the security situation in the state by misguiding the people. There is no other reason. There is no such situation," he said. Shah asked how anyone can stop the government from taking security measures. "It seems from the tone of some of the members that we would remove the security forces coming under pressure so that they could carry out some incidents...we are not going to do that...we will not come under any pressure nor we will remove the security forces," he said. Shah said that Article 370 does not integrate Jammu and Kashmir with India as claimed; instead, it keeps the state apart from India. "From today onwards this hurdle (Article) 370 would be removed forever," he said. Shah also said that statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be given when the time is ripe. "This is not a permanent provision. I want to make it clear that as soon the situation improves the government would have no objections in giving the full statehood status at the appropriate time," he said. Responding to members' concern over Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, the BJP chief said that India`s claim was as strong as it was in the past. "Still we have the 24 seats (Assembly) reserved for PoK. Our claim is as strong as it was in the past," he said, blaming former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

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Former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said Congress would pay heavily for opposing measures to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the leadership of the party, which he referred to as "headless chicken", was determined to succeed in its race to the bottom.

Jaitley said the decision of the Congress, who suffered successive routs in elections, will further alienate the party from the countrymen.

"Headless chicken is further consolidating its alienation from the people of India. New India has changed. Only Congress does not realise this. The Congress leadership is determined to succeed in its race to the bottom," Jaitley wrote in a blog, calling the grand old party a "creator of Kashmir issue".

He also took a swipe at the Opposition for creating a ruckus over the scrapping of the special status of the state, saying that they made a "national integrity issue" into one on secularism.

Jaitley said Mehbooba Mufti's PDP and National Conference spoke the language of separatists in the Valley.

"Their statements in New Delhi at times are re-assuring. But in Srinagar, they speak a different language. Their stand is influenced by the separatist environment," he said.

He also said India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had erred in its experiment to hand over special powers to the state, maintaining that successive government's'&nbsp;&nbsp;attempts to resolve the Kashmir issue only worsened the situation.

"The historic blunders of special status had cost the country politically and financially. Today, when history is being re-written, it proves that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee`s vision on Kashmir was the correct one and Panditji`s dream solution has proved to be a failure."

"In the last seven decades, attempts to resolve the issue proved a disaster, PM Modi decided to follow an alternative approach. The present decision makes it clear that just as the rule of law prevails in other parts of the country, it will equally prevail in the Kashmir valley," he wrote.

He also said that the special status only led to rising terrorism and deteriorating situation in the Valley, giving Pakistan chances to exploit the situations. "It created a separatist psyche," he said.

"By 1989-90, the situation of J and K had gone out of control and separatism with terrorism picked up. Kashmiri pundits, an essential part of Kashmiriat, suffered such atrocities which only the Nazis had inflicted in the past. The ethnic cleansing took place and they had to move out." he wrote.

lauded the Narendra Modi government for adopting an alternative, courageous path on the issue. "The decision to reverse the situation created by Panditji needed clarity, vision and determination. It also needed political courage. The Prime Minister has created history through his absolute clarity and determination," the former finance minister said.

Jaitley concluded that "total integration" of the state was the only way ahead to resolve the issue in the border state and said the move will pave way for the creation of lakhs of jobs and prosperity.

"The next logical step obviously is the total integration of the State. India`s most beautiful State has not had investments from even the hotel chains. Consequently, there are no new jobs, no revenue for the State. These constitutional provisions are not cast in stone. They had to be removed/ diluted through the due process of law that is done now," he said.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced to abrogate Article 35A which gave special rights to residents of Jammu and Kashmir over land and diluted Article 370. He also announced to convert the state into two union territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

Former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said Congress would pay heavily for opposing measures to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the leadership of the party, which he referred to as "headless chicken", was determined to succeed in its race to the bottom.

Former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said Congress would pay heavily for opposing measures to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the leadership of the party, which he referred to as "headless chicken", was determined to succeed in its race to the bottom. Jaitley said the decision of the Congress, who suffered successive routs in elections, will further alienate the party from the countrymen. "Headless chicken is further consolidating its alienation from the people of India. New India has changed. Only Congress does not realise this. The Congress leadership is determined to succeed in its race to the bottom," Jaitley wrote in a blog, calling the grand old party a "creator of Kashmir issue". He also took a swipe at the Opposition for creating a ruckus over the scrapping of the special status of the state, saying that they made a "national integrity issue" into one on secularism. Jaitley said Mehbooba Mufti's PDP and National Conference spoke the language of separatists in the Valley. "Their statements in New Delhi at times are re-assuring. But in Srinagar, they speak a different language. Their stand is influenced by the separatist environment," he said. He also said India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had erred in its experiment to hand over special powers to the state, maintaining that successive government's' attempts to resolve the Kashmir issue only worsened the situation. "The historic blunders of special status had cost the country politically and financially. Today, when history is being re-written, it proves that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee`s vision on Kashmir was the correct one and Panditji`s dream solution has proved to be a failure." "In the last seven decades, attempts to resolve the issue proved a disaster, PM Modi decided to follow an alternative approach. The present decision makes it clear that just as the rule of law prevails in other parts of the country, it will equally prevail in the Kashmir valley," he wrote. He also said that the special status only led to rising terrorism and deteriorating situation in the Valley, giving Pakistan chances to exploit the situations. "It created a separatist psyche," he said. "By 1989-90, the situation of J and K had gone out of control and separatism with terrorism picked up. Kashmiri pundits, an essential part of Kashmiriat, suffered such atrocities which only the Nazis had inflicted in the past. The ethnic cleansing took place and they had to move out." he wrote. lauded the Narendra Modi government for adopting an alternative, courageous path on the issue. "The decision to reverse the situation created by Panditji needed clarity, vision and determination. It also needed political courage. The Prime Minister has created history through his absolute clarity and determination," the former finance minister said. Jaitley concluded that "total integration" of the state was the only way ahead to resolve the issue in the border state and said the move will pave way for the creation of lakhs of jobs and prosperity. "The next logical step obviously is the total integration of the State. India`s most beautiful State has not had investments from even the hotel chains. Consequently, there are no new jobs, no revenue for the State. These constitutional provisions are not cast in stone. They had to be removed/ diluted through the due process of law that is done now," he said. Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced to abrogate Article 35A which gave special rights to residents of Jammu and Kashmir over land and diluted Article 370. He also announced to convert the state into two union territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

'Headless chicken' consolidating alienation from people of India: Jaitley slams Cong on Art 370 stand

Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday, reacted strongly to National Conference (NC) MP Hasnain Masoodi`s statements in the Lok Sabha in which he had suggested that Article 370 was approved by BJP founder Syama Prasad Mukherjee.

"Since the member (Hasnain Masoodi) of the House has said Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee brought the proposal for Article 370. Either the member should present a factual reference or he must apologise to the House," Singh said in the Lok Sabha today.

Earlier during the discussions, Masoodi had alleged that as per Gopalaswami Ayyangar, a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution, Mukherjee had agreed to Article 370 and urged the BJP to look into the matter.

"Today you (BJP) say no, when did we say this..you say this was temporary..you go and read Gopalaswami Ayyangar`s speech. 370 was made with Mukherjee`s approval," Masoodi had said.

The speeches were made during in the Lok Sabha during the discussions on the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019, which Home Minister Amit Shah had slated for discussion.

The central government in its decision on Monday scrapped the Article 370 of the Constitution, which conferred special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and barred people from the rest of the country from buying property there.&nbsp;

Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday, reacted strongly to National Conference (NC) MP Hasnain Masoodi`s statements in the Lok Sabha in which he had suggested that Article 370 was approved by BJP founder Syama Prasad Mukherjee.

Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday, reacted strongly to National Conference (NC) MP Hasnain Masoodi`s statements in the Lok Sabha in which he had suggested that Article 370 was approved by BJP founder Syama Prasad Mukherjee. "Since the member (Hasnain Masoodi) of the House has said Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee brought the proposal for Article 370. Either the member should present a factual reference or he must apologise to the House," Singh said in the Lok Sabha today. Earlier during the discussions, Masoodi had alleged that as per Gopalaswami Ayyangar, a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution, Mukherjee had agreed to Article 370 and urged the BJP to look into the matter. "Today you (BJP) say no, when did we say this..you say this was temporary..you go and read Gopalaswami Ayyangar`s speech. 370 was made with Mukherjee`s approval," Masoodi had said. The speeches were made during in the Lok Sabha during the discussions on the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019, which Home Minister Amit Shah had slated for discussion. The central government in its decision on Monday scrapped the Article 370 of the Constitution, which conferred special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and barred people from the rest of the country from buying property there.

Prove that Syama Prasad Mukherjee agreed to Article 370, else apologise: Rajnath Singh to Hasnain Masoodi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday greeted in Lok Sabha with a standing ovation and thumping of desks by BJP lawmakers, amidst the heated debate over the abrogation of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019.

BJP MPs stood up to greet the Prime Minister, a day after Article 370 was scrapped by the government.

Slogans of 'Vande Mataram'&nbsp;and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'&nbsp;were raised as the Prime Minister arrived at the Lower House.

Humbled by the gesture, the Prime Minister folded his hands and bowed down before the House before proceedings continued.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday moved the resolution to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, in Lok Sabha. Shah also introduced Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019.

With BJP enjoying an overriding majority in the Lok Sabha, the bill is expected to the get Parliamentary nod before being sent for presidential assent.

A resolution removing the special status of the state under Article 370 was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Monday with Shah saying the constitutional provision was the "root cause of terrorism" in the state, and that the Modi government was committed to making the state the most progressive in the country.

The Jammu and 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 union territory without legislature, was passed in a division pressed by the opposition with 125 votes in favour and 61 against, and an NCP member abstained.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday greeted in Lok Sabha with a standing ovation and thumping of desks by BJP lawmakers, amidst the heated debate over the abrogation of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday greeted in Lok Sabha with a standing ovation and thumping of desks by BJP lawmakers, amidst the heated debate over the abrogation of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019. BJP MPs stood up to greet the Prime Minister, a day after Article 370 was scrapped by the government. Slogans of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' were raised as the Prime Minister arrived at the Lower House. Humbled by the gesture, the Prime Minister folded his hands and bowed down before the House before proceedings continued. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday moved the resolution to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, in Lok Sabha. Shah also introduced Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019. With BJP enjoying an overriding majority in the Lok Sabha, the bill is expected to the get Parliamentary nod before being sent for presidential assent. A resolution removing the special status of the state under Article 370 was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Monday with Shah saying the constitutional provision was the "root cause of terrorism" in the state, and that the Modi government was committed to making the state the most progressive in the country. The Jammu and 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 union territory without legislature, was passed in a division pressed by the opposition with 125 votes in favour and 61 against, and an NCP member abstained.

BJP MPs give standing ovation to PM Modi in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha 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. Bill passed 367 to 67

After a day of fiery debate in Lok Sabha over the abrogation of Article 370 to strip Jammu and Kashmir of special status, Home Minister Amit Shah responded to several criticism and allegations levelled by opposition party leaders against the government’s move.

Amit Shah responds to the concerns of the members of the Lok Sabha over Article 370

A historical decision made by Modi government yesterday over Jammu and Kashmir to scrap Article 370 and 35 A that grants special rights and status to the people of the state. Article 370 dissolves, Jammu & Kashmir now a UT; Watch the top developments.

Article 370 dissolves, Jammu & Kashmir now a UT; Watch the top developments

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal&nbsp;made a passionate intervention in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-reorganisation-bill-aimed-at-reducing-regional-disparity-uae-241188">Lok Sabha</a> on Tuesday during the debate on abrogation of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-point-by-point-rebuttal-amit-shah-takes-on-congress-in-fiery-speech-after-abrogation-of-article-370-241181">Article 370 </a>from Jammu and Kashmir.

During his speech in Lok Sabha, Namgyal focused largely on criticizing the Congress party for not doing enough for Ladakh region when it was in power&nbsp;before.

Praising Ladakh MP's 'outstanding' speech in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the same with millions of social media followers and said he presents the aspirations of citizens from the region.&nbsp;

Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Modi wrote, "My young friend, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal who is MP Ladakh delivered an outstanding speech in the Lok Sabha while discussing key bills on Jammu and Kashmir. He coherently presents the aspirations of our sisters and brothers from Ladakh. It is a must-hear!"

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“I am very glad that a lot of people referred to Ladakh, Leh and Kargil in their speeches but I want to know that do they know what Ladakh is? In the last seven decades, Ladakh was not embraced, it was thrown in one corner and there were statements in this House that it was that land where even grass doesn't grow," he said while beginning his speech in the House.

He blasted ruling political parties of Jammu and Kashmir for unfair treatment to the region of Ladakh.

Attacking National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party, Tsering Namgyal said, "Members of two families are still intoxicated and think that Kashmir is their father's property."

Ladakh has been asking for a Union Territories for 71 years. The place has never wanted to be with Kashmir. He said only two families have benefited from Article 370. What do they know of Kargil, he asked? He says the district presidents of Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference (NC) who wanted UT were expelled by their parties.

He also accused former governments of misusing the provision of Article 370 ‘to hurt Buddhists’ and asked: “Is this your secularism?”

The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that seeks to scrap&nbsp;Article 370&nbsp;and&nbsp;Article 35A&nbsp;in Jammu and Kashmir, while also bifurcating the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The Bill was passed by the Lower House&nbsp;through a voice vote, with 367&nbsp;being in favour and 67&nbsp;against it.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal made a passionate intervention in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the debate on abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal made a passionate intervention in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the debate on abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. During his speech in Lok Sabha, Namgyal focused largely on criticizing the Congress party for not doing enough for Ladakh region when it was in power before. Praising Ladakh MP's 'outstanding' speech in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the same with millions of social media followers and said he presents the aspirations of citizens from the region. Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Modi wrote, "My young friend, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal who is MP Ladakh delivered an outstanding speech in the Lok Sabha while discussing key bills on Jammu and Kashmir. He coherently presents the aspirations of our sisters and brothers from Ladakh. It is a must-hear!" My young friend, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal who is @MPLadakh delivered an outstanding speech in the Lok Sabha while discussing key bills on J&K. He coherently presents the aspirations of our sisters and brothers from Ladakh. It is a must hear! https://t.co/XN8dGcTwx6 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019 × “I am very glad that a lot of people referred to Ladakh, Leh and Kargil in their speeches but I want to know that do they know what Ladakh is? In the last seven decades, Ladakh was not embraced, it was thrown in one corner and there were statements in this House that it was that land where even grass doesn't grow," he said while beginning his speech in the House. He blasted ruling political parties of Jammu and Kashmir for unfair treatment to the region of Ladakh. Attacking National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party, Tsering Namgyal said, "Members of two families are still intoxicated and think that Kashmir is their father's property." Ladakh has been asking for a Union Territories for 71 years. The place has never wanted to be with Kashmir. He said only two families have benefited from Article 370. What do they know of Kargil, he asked? He says the district presidents of Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference (NC) who wanted UT were expelled by their parties. He also accused former governments of misusing the provision of Article 370 ‘to hurt Buddhists’ and asked: “Is this your secularism?” The Lok Sabha 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 Lower House through a voice vote, with 367 being in favour and 67 against it.

'Do these people even know what Ladakh is?' BJP lawmaker's passionate speech wins hearts

In this story we will focus on the major reforms & decisions taken by Modi's government in India. From imposing demonetisation, introducing GST in nation, till the decision of scrapping article 370 for the reformation of Jammu and Kashmir; here is a timeline.

Modi govt's reforms & major decisions

The Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation bill passes in Rajya Sabha by 125 to 61. Watch video to know more.

The Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation bill passes in Rajya Sabha by 125 to 61

There is more trouble for already beleaguered Congress party over opposition to abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.

Young Congress leader and Jyotiraditya Scindia has supported the governmnet's move to repeal the controversial provision which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

"I support the move on #JammuAndKashmir &amp; #Ladakh and its full integration into union of India," Scindia said on Twitter.

"Would have been better if constitutional process had been followed. No questions could have been raised then. Nevertheless, this is in our country’s interest and I support this," he further said in his tweet.

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While senior leaders such as former Home Minister P Chidambaram and Ghulam Nabi Azad vehemently opposed the abrogation of Article 370, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Deepender Hooda and Raebareli Sadar MLA Aditi Singh extended support to the central government's decision, thus leading to a division of opinion within the Congress.

Others like former Lok Sabha MP Ranjeet Ranjan also said that Article 370 is a provision that eventually had to be revoked. "Because we're in Opposition, people expect us to oppose. But in my opinion, the decision to revoke Article 370, that was anyway temporary and had to be revoked, is the right decision," she said.

Senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi was also among those supporting the Centre's move and said a mistake of history has been corrected. "Ram Manohar Lohia ji under whom I had political training was always against this Article. A mistake of history has been corrected today, albeit late," Dwivedi, who was considered very close to party leader Sonia Gandhi a few years ago, had said after the passage of the bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

There is more trouble for already beleaguered Congress party over opposition to abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. Young Congress leader and Jyotiraditya Scindia has supported the governmnet's move to repeal the controversial provision which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

There is more trouble for already beleaguered Congress party over opposition to abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. Young Congress leader and Jyotiraditya Scindia has supported the governmnet's move to repeal the controversial provision which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. "I support the move on #JammuAndKashmir & #Ladakh and its full integration into union of India," Scindia said on Twitter. "Would have been better if constitutional process had been followed. No questions could have been raised then. Nevertheless, this is in our country’s interest and I support this," he further said in his tweet. I support the move on #JammuAndKashmir & #Ladakh and its full integration into union of India. Would have been better if constitutional process had been followed. No questions could have been raised then. Nevertheless, this is in our country’s interest and I support this. — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) August 6, 2019 × While senior leaders such as former Home Minister P Chidambaram and Ghulam Nabi Azad vehemently opposed the abrogation of Article 370, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Deepender Hooda and Raebareli Sadar MLA Aditi Singh extended support to the central government's decision, thus leading to a division of opinion within the Congress. Others like former Lok Sabha MP Ranjeet Ranjan also said that Article 370 is a provision that eventually had to be revoked. "Because we're in Opposition, people expect us to oppose. But in my opinion, the decision to revoke Article 370, that was anyway temporary and had to be revoked, is the right decision," she said. Senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi was also among those supporting the Centre's move and said a mistake of history has been corrected. "Ram Manohar Lohia ji under whom I had political training was always against this Article. A mistake of history has been corrected today, albeit late," Dwivedi, who was considered very close to party leader Sonia Gandhi a few years ago, had said after the passage of the bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Split wide open in Congress: Jyotiraditya Scindia supports abrogation of Article 370

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