“Resounding Declaration Of Hope, Progress And Unity”: PM Modi On Supreme Court Verdict On Article 370
In a unanimous verdict the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, responding to today”s Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370, called the ruling “historic” and said it “constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on August 5, 2019.”
He also said the verdict delivered by the five-judge Constitution bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant “is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh”.
“The Court, in its profound wisdom, has fortified the very essence of unity that we, as Indians, hold dear and cherish above all else,” he added.
“I want to assure the resilient people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh that our commitment to fulfilling your dreams remains unwavering. We are determined to ensure that the fruits of progress not only reach you but also extend their benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalised sections of our society who suffered due to Article 370. The verdict today is not just a legal judgment; it is a beacon of hope, a promise of a brighter future and a testament to our collective resolve to build a stronger, more united India,” PM Modi said in an X post.
Today”s Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 is historic and constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on 5th August 2019; it is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu, Kashmir and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2023
Supreme Court in its verdict claimed that President had the power to issue notification declaring that Article 370 ceases to operate without a recommendation of the J&K Constituent Assembly. “It is a culmination of integration process,” CJI Chandrachud said in his verdict. The verdict can be seen as big mileage for Prime Minister and BJP for the upcoming General Elections 2024.
