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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.&nbsp;

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;

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.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

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.)&nbsp; 
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

History of Kashmir and what revoking of special status means

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

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

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

Pakistan has gone into a huddle over the latest developments in Jammu and Kashmir. A joint session of the Pakistani parliament has been summoned by Pak President Dr Arif Alvi.&nbsp;

This session will be held on Tuesday at 11 am with the prime agenda of the scrapping of article 370 by the Indian government.

The PM Narendra Modi government today revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Pakistan's army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has also summoned a meeting of the corps commanders.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that they will raise the issue of India's decision with the United States.

Qureshi tweeted saying that they intend to highlight the issue of scrapping Article 370 at a meet with the US delegation.&nbsp;

US diplomat Alice Wells will also be in Pakistan today. Wells is the Trump administration’s point-person for south and central Asia.

Pakistan has gone into a huddle over the latest developments in Jammu and Kashmir. A joint session of the Pakistani parliament has been summoned by Pak President Dr Arif Alvi.

Pakistan has gone into a huddle over the latest developments in Jammu and Kashmir. A joint session of the Pakistani parliament has been summoned by Pak President Dr Arif Alvi. This session will be held on Tuesday at 11 am with the prime agenda of the scrapping of article 370 by the Indian government. The PM Narendra Modi government today revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Pakistan's army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has also summoned a meeting of the corps commanders. Meanwhile, Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that they will raise the issue of India's decision with the United States. Qureshi tweeted saying that they intend to highlight the issue of scrapping Article 370 at a meet with the US delegation. US diplomat Alice Wells will also be in Pakistan today. Wells is the Trump administration’s point-person for south and central Asia.

Article 370 scrapped: Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi summons joint session of Parliament

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

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

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

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

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

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

The story of how Jammu and Kashmir became part of India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday lauded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-now-a-union-territory-ladakh-to-be-administered-from-delhi-as-ut-240769">centre's decision of scrapping Article 370 and 35A</a> in Jammu and Kashmir and said that the move will facilitate the development of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

"No investment is happening in Jammu and Kashmir," Sitharaman said, adding that&nbsp;"with this move, the true development and integration of Jammu and Kashmir will happen".&nbsp; 
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The finance minister said that the entire nation had been waiting for this for the last 70 years.&nbsp;

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"Even our manifesto mentioned the need to abrogate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-from-jammu-and-kashmir-all-you-need-to-know-240772">Article 370</a>, so it is not something we brought out suddenly like a rabbit from a magic hat," she said.&nbsp;

The government on Monday announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi.

Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament where he announced the abrogation of Article 370 and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-article-35a-heres-all-you-need-to-know-240752">Article 35A</a> of the Constitution of India which gave special status to the state and its residents and tabled a resolution for the same.

A notification issued by the government, shortly after Shah's announcement, was signed by President Ram Nath Kovind and said that the state is being restructured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Central government on Monday asked state governments and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the safety and security of residents and students of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order to Chief Secretaries &amp; Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of all states and UTs, asking them to put security forces and law enforcement agencies on maximum alert.

Earlier in the day, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-to-be-bifurcated-article-370-scrapped-more-troops-to-be-deployed-240795">government revoked Article 370 </a>which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. 
 
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The resolution, moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, said that the President, on the recommendation of the Parliament, is pleased to declare that, as from August 5, 2019, all clauses of the said<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-from-jammu-and-kashmir-all-you-need-to-know-240772"> A</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-asks-states-to-ensure-safety-and-security-of-residents-students-of-jammu-and-kashmir-240807">rticle 370</a> shall cease to be operative except clause (1).

"Further, keeping in view the prevailing internal security situation, fuelled by cross border terrorism in the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir, a separate Union Territory for Jammu and Kashmir is being created. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be with legislature," the resolution said.

The government has put Indian Army and Air Force on high alert as Article 370 was scrapped.

Meanwhile, mobile internet services have been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders with the government imposing section 144 in the state. 
 
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The Central government on Monday asked state governments and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the safety and security of residents and students of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Central government on Monday asked state governments and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the safety and security of residents and students of Jammu and Kashmir. Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order to Chief Secretaries & Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of all states and UTs, asking them to put security forces and law enforcement agencies on maximum alert. Earlier in the day, the government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. WATCH: × The resolution, moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, said that the President, on the recommendation of the Parliament, is pleased to declare that, as from August 5, 2019, all clauses of the said Article 370 shall cease to be operative except clause (1). "Further, keeping in view the prevailing internal security situation, fuelled by cross border terrorism in the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir, a separate Union Territory for Jammu and Kashmir is being created. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be with legislature," the resolution said. The government has put Indian Army and Air Force on high alert as Article 370 was scrapped. Meanwhile, mobile internet services have been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders with the government imposing section 144 in the state. (With inputs from agencies)

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Soon after the central <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-to-be-bifurcated-article-370-scrapped-more-troops-to-be-deployed-240795">government scrapped Article 370</a> of the Constitution, veteran BJP leader LK Advani said that it's a "bold step towards strengthening national integration."

"I am happy with the Government`s decision to revoke Article 370 and I believe that it is a bold step towards strengthening national integration," Advani said in a statement.

"The scrapping of Article 370 has been a part of BJP`s core ideology since the days of Jan Sangh. I congratulate the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Home Minister Amit Shah for this historic initiative and pray for peace, prosperity and progress in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh," he added.

The Centre on Monday scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Shortly after Home Minister Amit Shah tabled a resolution to this effect in Rajya Sabha, President Ram Nath Kovind came out with a notification - The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 that will come into force immediately.

The order will supersede the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 as amended from time to time.

The notification also made clear that all the provisions of the Constitution as amended from time to time, shall apply in relation to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the exceptions and modifications subject to which they shall so apply.

Shah also moved the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill in the Upper House, that converted the state into a Union Territory with the legislature, and hived off Ladakh region into another Union Territory without legislature.

The decisions mark a new milestone in the country`s politics with the BJP-led government breaking new grounds on issues that have been virtually untouched in last more than 70 years.&nbsp;

Soon after the central government scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution, veteran BJP leader LK Advani said that it's a "bold step towards strengthening national integration.

Soon after the central government scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution, veteran BJP leader LK Advani said that it's a "bold step towards strengthening national integration." "I am happy with the Government`s decision to revoke Article 370 and I believe that it is a bold step towards strengthening national integration," Advani said in a statement. "The scrapping of Article 370 has been a part of BJP`s core ideology since the days of Jan Sangh. I congratulate the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Home Minister Amit Shah for this historic initiative and pray for peace, prosperity and progress in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh," he added. The Centre on Monday scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Shortly after Home Minister Amit Shah tabled a resolution to this effect in Rajya Sabha, President Ram Nath Kovind came out with a notification - The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 that will come into force immediately. The order will supersede the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 as amended from time to time. The notification also made clear that all the provisions of the Constitution as amended from time to time, shall apply in relation to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the exceptions and modifications subject to which they shall so apply. Shah also moved the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill in the Upper House, that converted the state into a Union Territory with the legislature, and hived off Ladakh region into another Union Territory without legislature. The decisions mark a new milestone in the country`s politics with the BJP-led government breaking new grounds on issues that have been virtually untouched in last more than 70 years.

Bold step towards strengthening national integration: Advani on Article 370 scrapping

Sources told that PM Narendra Modi likely to address the nation on J&K on 7th August after the historical decision taken.

PM Modi likely to address the nation on J&K on 7th August

Opposition's ruckus in Rajya Sabha during the discussion on J&K. Watch this video to know more.

Opposition's ruckus in Rajya Sabha during discussion on J&K

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday made a landmark announcement in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament), that Article 370 of the Constitution - which gives special powers to the state of Jammu and Kashmir - will be revoked.

While Congress and some other parties opposed the move, others stood by the government and offered full support in revoking the controversial provision.

Here are some of the reactions from different political parties:

Home Minister Amit Shah: We should not waste a minute in revoking Article 370. Under the umbrella of Article 370 three families looted J&amp;K for yrs. Leader of Opposition (GN Azad) said Article 370 connected J&amp;K to India, it's not true. Maharaja Hari Singh signed J&amp;K Instrument of Accession on 27 October 1947, Article 370 came in 1954.

Mehbooba Mufti, PDP (on Twitter): Today marks the darkest day in Indian democracy. Decision of Jammu and Kashmir leadership to reject two-nation theory in 1947 and align with India has backfired. Unilateral decision of government of India to scrap Article 370 is illegal and unconstitutional which will make India an occupational force in Jammu and Kashmir.

MDMK leader Vaiko: You have played with the sentiments of people of Kashmir. When additional army personnel were deployed there, I was worried. Kashmir should not become Kosovo, East Timor and South Sudan. I am opposing this Bill (Article 370). This is a day of shame, shame, shame...this is murder of democracy.

A Navaneethakrishnan, AIADMK: Amma is well known for upholding sovereignty and integrity. So AIADMK party supports the two resolutions, Reorganisation Bill &amp; the Reservation Bill.

Prasanna Acharya, BJD: In real sense today, Jammu &amp; Kashmir has become a part of India. My party supports this resolution. We are a regional party but for us nation is first.

KC Tyagi, JD(U): Our chief Nitish Kumar is carrying forward the tradition of JP Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia &amp; George Fernandes. So our party is not supporting the Bill moved in the Rajya Sabha today. We have different thinking. We want that Article 370 should not be revoked.

Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, BJP: I welcome the Bill on behalf of everyone in Ladakh. People there wanted the region to be a Union Territory. People in Ladakh wanted that the region be freed from the dominance &amp; discrimination of Kashmir, that is happening today.

Satish Chandra Mishra, BSP: Our party gives complete support. We want that the Bill be passed. Our party is not expressing any opposition to Article 370 Bill &amp; the other Bill.

Sharad Pawar, NCP: I think Govt of India should have taken them (leaders of the valley) into confidence which unfortunately the govt didn't do. And then they should have taken the decision (to revoke 370). 
 
Arvind Kejriwal, AAP:&nbsp;We support the government on its decisions on J&amp;K. We hope this will bring peace and development in the state.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday made a landmark announcement in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament), that Article 370 of the Constitution - which gives special powers to the state of Jammu and Kashmir - will be revoked.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday made a landmark announcement in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament), that Article 370 of the Constitution - which gives special powers to the state of Jammu and Kashmir - will be revoked. While Congress and some other parties opposed the move, others stood by the government and offered full support in revoking the controversial provision. Here are some of the reactions from different political parties: Home Minister Amit Shah: We should not waste a minute in revoking Article 370. Under the umbrella of Article 370 three families looted J&K for yrs. Leader of Opposition (GN Azad) said Article 370 connected J&K to India, it's not true. Maharaja Hari Singh signed J&K Instrument of Accession on 27 October 1947, Article 370 came in 1954. Mehbooba Mufti, PDP (on Twitter): Today marks the darkest day in Indian democracy. Decision of Jammu and Kashmir leadership to reject two-nation theory in 1947 and align with India has backfired. Unilateral decision of government of India to scrap Article 370 is illegal and unconstitutional which will make India an occupational force in Jammu and Kashmir. MDMK leader Vaiko: You have played with the sentiments of people of Kashmir. When additional army personnel were deployed there, I was worried. Kashmir should not become Kosovo, East Timor and South Sudan. I am opposing this Bill (Article 370). This is a day of shame, shame, shame...this is murder of democracy. A Navaneethakrishnan, AIADMK: Amma is well known for upholding sovereignty and integrity. So AIADMK party supports the two resolutions, Reorganisation Bill & the Reservation Bill. Prasanna Acharya, BJD: In real sense today, Jammu & Kashmir has become a part of India. My party supports this resolution. We are a regional party but for us nation is first. KC Tyagi, JD(U): Our chief Nitish Kumar is carrying forward the tradition of JP Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia & George Fernandes. So our party is not supporting the Bill moved in the Rajya Sabha today. We have different thinking. We want that Article 370 should not be revoked. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, BJP: I welcome the Bill on behalf of everyone in Ladakh. People there wanted the region to be a Union Territory. People in Ladakh wanted that the region be freed from the dominance & discrimination of Kashmir, that is happening today. Satish Chandra Mishra, BSP: Our party gives complete support. We want that the Bill be passed. Our party is not expressing any opposition to Article 370 Bill & the other Bill. Sharad Pawar, NCP: I think Govt of India should have taken them (leaders of the valley) into confidence which unfortunately the govt didn't do. And then they should have taken the decision (to revoke 370). Arvind Kejriwal, AAP: We support the government on its decisions on J&K. We hope this will bring peace and development in the state.

How political parties reacted to scrapping of Article 370

No regular issues discussion in Rajya Sabha for today except J&K. Watch this video to know more.

No regular issues discussion in Rajya Sabha for today except J&K

Article 370 of the Indian constitution is an article that gives autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Article 35A of the Constitution of India. Article 35A of the Indian Constitution was an article that empowered the Jammu and Kashmir state's legislature to define "permanent residents" of the state and provide special rights and privileges to those permanent residents. After the proposal of Home Minister Amit Shah to revoke Article 35A & 370, Article 35A has been abrogated.

Jammu & Kashmir: Article 35A repealed from Constitution

The Centre on Monday scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bars people from rest of India from buying land in the state.

Union Minister Amit Shah announced in Rajya Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir will now be a union territory with legislature and Ladakh to be union territory without legislature. 
 
Amit Shah said that this had been done in view of constant threats of cross border terrorism.

Here is all you need to know about Article 370:

Article 370 is a "temporary provision" which accords special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir under Part XXI of the Constitution and it specifies that except for Defence, Foreign Affairs, Communications and ancillary matters, Parliament needs the state government's concurrence for applying all other laws.&nbsp;

Parliament can also not increase or decrease the borders of the state. It allows the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to make it own Constitution, and thus, granting it special autonomy. 
 
Article 35A comes under Article 370 which empowers the Jammu and Kashmir government to define the state's permanent residents and to grant them privileges and special rights.&nbsp;

The Centre on Monday scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bars people from rest of India from buying land in the state.

The Centre on Monday scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bars people from rest of India from buying land in the state. Union Minister Amit Shah announced in Rajya Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir will now be a union territory with legislature and Ladakh to be union territory without legislature. Amit Shah said that this had been done in view of constant threats of cross border terrorism. Here is all you need to know about Article 370: Article 370 is a "temporary provision" which accords special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir under Part XXI of the Constitution and it specifies that except for Defence, Foreign Affairs, Communications and ancillary matters, Parliament needs the state government's concurrence for applying all other laws. Parliament can also not increase or decrease the borders of the state. It allows the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to make it own Constitution, and thus, granting it special autonomy. Article 35A comes under Article 370 which empowers the Jammu and Kashmir government to define the state's permanent residents and to grant them privileges and special rights.

Article 370 revoked from Jammu and Kashmir: All you need to know

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team mentor-cum-coach Irfan Pathan said he, along with around 100 other cricketers, has been asked to leave the camp at the earliest. This came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/britain-issues-travel-advisory-to-citizens-travelling-to-kashmir-over-amarnath-alert-240502">advisory to tourists</a> and Amarnath Yatris to leave the Valley immediately, citing a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/intel-report-warning-of-imminent-terror-attack-in-jk-behind-recent-troop-buildup-240405">terror threat</a>.

Speaking to ANI, Pathan said, "Our camp has been shut down and the cricketers were sent back to their homes. The camp was from June 14 to July 14 and after a break of ten days, camp restarted from July 25. Yesterday, about 100 players were sent back to their home."

"The matches were scheduled from July 31 and will last till August 17. These matches were organised for the selection of district cricketers," he added.

The 34-year-old, who was appointed as the mentor-cum-coach of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on July 1 last year, said support staff was also asked to leave the state.

The Indian Army had said earlier this week that there has been a desperate attempt to revive terrorism and push terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and other terror groups to Kashmir.

Keeping citizens'&nbsp;security in mind, Jammu and Kashmir administration had on Friday issued an advisory for tourists and Amarnath pilgrims to curtail their stay in the Valley immediately.

The LoC in the last few days has been volatile with two armies frequently trading heavy fire including the use of higher calibre weapons.

The security forces have also recovered an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-security-forces-recovered-us-made-m-24-sniper-rifle-near-amarnath-yatra-route-240472">American made M24 sniper rifle</a> and mine with Pakistani Ordnance Factory (POF) markings on it.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team mentor-cum-coach Irfan Pathan said he, along with around 100 other cricketers, has been asked to leave the camp at the earliest. This came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an advisory to tourists and Amarnath Yatris to leave the Valley immediately, citing a terror threat.

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team mentor-cum-coach Irfan Pathan said he, along with around 100 other cricketers, has been asked to leave the camp at the earliest. This came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an advisory to tourists and Amarnath Yatris to leave the Valley immediately, citing a terror threat. Speaking to ANI, Pathan said, "Our camp has been shut down and the cricketers were sent back to their homes. The camp was from June 14 to July 14 and after a break of ten days, camp restarted from July 25. Yesterday, about 100 players were sent back to their home." "The matches were scheduled from July 31 and will last till August 17. These matches were organised for the selection of district cricketers," he added. The 34-year-old, who was appointed as the mentor-cum-coach of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on July 1 last year, said support staff was also asked to leave the state. The Indian Army had said earlier this week that there has been a desperate attempt to revive terrorism and push terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and other terror groups to Kashmir. Keeping citizens' security in mind, Jammu and Kashmir administration had on Friday issued an advisory for tourists and Amarnath pilgrims to curtail their stay in the Valley immediately. The LoC in the last few days has been volatile with two armies frequently trading heavy fire including the use of higher calibre weapons. The security forces have also recovered an American made M24 sniper rifle and mine with Pakistani Ordnance Factory (POF) markings on it.

India's Irfan Pathan, 100 other cricketers asked to leave Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik says 'nothing will happen secretly'. Watch video to know more.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik says 'nothing will happen secretly'

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