Jammu & Kashmir Live: Modi Government Moves To Amend Article 370, Create Two Union Territories - J&K, Ladakh
The Indian Army has been put on high alert along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir to effectively repulse any possible disturbance in the wake of the government abrogating Article 370 and deciding to split the state into two union territories, official sources said.
Sources said Pakistan may try to trigger unrest in the Kashmir Valley and there may be spurt in violence including improvised explosive device blasts and fidayeen attacks following the government's decisions.
"The security forces are fully prepared to deal with any situation. We will not allow the situation to go out of hand," said a senior military official.
With inputs from PTI.
Pakistan summoned Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria to its Foreign Office and conveyed a "strong demarche on the announcements made and actions taken" by the Government of India over Jammu and Kashmir.
The Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement that Bisaria was summoned by Pakistan Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood. "The Foreign Secretary conveyed Pakistan's unequivocal rejection of these illegal actions as they are in breach of international law and several U.N. Security Council resolutions," the statement said.
With inputs from PTI.
Former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah have been arrested, officials told PTI. In separate tweets yesterday, the two had said that they had been placed under house arrest.
Officials added that Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference leaders Sajjad Lone and Imran Ansari have also been arrested.
With inputs from PTI.
The Rajya Sabha approved bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir with 125 votes in favour as compared to 61 against it. The Upper House also adopted a resolution by voice vote to abrogate Article 370.
Read more here.
The BJP-led government adopted a three pronged effort to modify the Constitution and J&K’s spcial status without a constitutional amendment bill.
“At the heart of everything is Presidential Order C.O. 272, which constitutes the basis for everything that follows. The second is a Statutory Resolution introduced in the Rajya Sabha, which – invoking the authority that flows from the effects of Presidential Order C.O. 272 – recommends that the President abrogate (much of) Article 370. The third is the Reorganisation Bill, that breaks up the state of Jammu and Kashmir into the Union Territories of Ladakh (without a legislature) and Jammu and Kashmir (with a legislature),” as explained by constitutional lawyer Gautam Bhatia here.
#Article370 is a landmark decision by any standard. It is a strong move by the @narendramodi & @AmitShah to abrogate #Article370 . This ensures that #JammuAndKashmir enters Indian mainstream and becomes a part of our great nations collective growth #JaiHind
— Sajjan Jindal (@sajjanjindal) August 5, 2019
Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha: Several MPs have asked how long will J&K remain a Union Territory- I want to assure them when situation gets normal & the right time comes, we're ready to make J&K a state again. It may take a little longer, but it will become a state once again, one day pic.twitter.com/obORN7lm4R
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
- Strongly condemn and reject India’s proposed Parliamentary measure to repeal Kashmir’s autonomy
- Will exercise all possible options to counter the “illegal steps”
- No unilateral step by India can change Kashmir's disputed status
- If the Kashmir problem continues escalating the way it has been, we may face a Punjab-like situation.
- Both Article 370 & Article 35A appear to be wholly against the unitary form of government.
- We are virtually creating an island within the country by continuing with Article 370 and Article 35A.
- If Kashmir is a part of India, Kashmir must adopt the ethos of the rest of India.
- Expect the Modi government's moves w.r.t. Jammu & Kashmir to be challenged in court.
- Since there's no assembly at this time, the central government's decision will hold.
- Anomalous to say that if there's no assembly, legislative business cannot be conducted.
We support the govt on its decisions on J & K. We hope this will bring peace and development in the state.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 5, 2019
Statement of Omar Abdullah, Vice-President of National Conference and former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, on revoking of Article 370 and other decisions announced by Government of India. pic.twitter.com/L9RXggb10k
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
The method in which the government has gone around to do this is “shabby”, Sinha said. Three mainstream state leaders including Mehbooba Mufti have been placed under house arrest, he said.
“So which elements are with India on the issue? Isn't it important for India to have locals on their side?” he questioned.
- Modi government has followed a highly dubious process
- Do not think the process will stand up to judicial scrutiny; expect it be challenged in the Supreme Court
- The move revokes a solemn assurance given to people of J&K by the people of India
What a glorious day. Finally d martyrdom of thousands starting with Dr Shyam Prasad Mukharjee for compete integration of J&K into Indian Union is being honoured and d seven decade old demand of d entire nation being realised in front of our eyes; in our life time.Ever imagined?🙏
— Ram Madhav (@rammadhavbjp) August 5, 2019
Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena in Rajya Sabha: Aaj Jammu & Kashmir liya hai. Kal Balochistan, PoK lenge. Mujhe vishwaas hai desh ke PM akhand Hindustan ka sapna poora karenge. pic.twitter.com/l8Gdq64Mu2
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
HM Amit Shah: Jammu and Kashmir to be a union territory with legislature and Ladakh to be union territory without legislature pic.twitter.com/nsEL5Lr15h
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
India Scraps Kashmir's Long-Held Autonomy, Escalating Tensions
Home Minister Amit Shah sought an amendment to Article 370 - which gives the state of Jammu and Kashmir the right to have its own constitution - in the Rajya Sabha today.
An approval to such and amendment would suspend the provisions granting the state its autonomous powers.
Shah’s proposal was immediately followed by protests by opposition party members.
Pakistan Leader Warns of Crisis With India Over Kashmir Tensions
Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the Parliament. He will speak in Rajya Sabha at 11 am and in Lok Sabha at 12 pm today. pic.twitter.com/odN52wDLIa
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
#UPDATE: Union Cabinet meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg concludes. https://t.co/1a0QUihpZL
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at his residence, according to a PTI report. The meet comes amid speculation that the government may take some decisions on Jammu and Kashmir, the report said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad were the first to reach the prime minister's residence, where the meeting is taking place, officials said.
Union Cabinet to meet at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in 7 Lok Kalyan Marg at 9:30 am, tweeted news agency ANI.
Jammu & Kashmir: Schools to reopen normally today in Ladakh region after summer vacations, classes to resume normally in colleges and other educational institutions too. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC have not been imposed in the region.
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
Kashmir On Edge: Security Beefed Up, Restrictions Imposed, Internet Services Suspended, Many Leaders ‘Detained Or Arrested’
India said it deployed additional troops in Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday to beef up the security in the state following increased tensions.
Reinforcements were summoned after intelligence agencies received information about possible rise in militant violence in the state, reported Bloomberg, citing Dilbag Singh, the state’s Director General of Police. An Indian home ministry official separately told reporters on Aug. 1 that about 10,000 troops have been moved.
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