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#NayaJammuKashmir: PM Modi Welcomes SC's Verdict On Article 370 Abrogation, Calls It "Historic, Beacon Of Hope"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the inauguration ceremony at Katra railway station, 45 km from Jammu. Photo credit: STR/AFP/GettyImages
Commenting on the Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it "historic" and one that "constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament" of India on 5 August 2019.
Modi said on X, "It 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."
The five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud acknowledged that Article 370 was a temporary provision and directed the Election Commission to conduct elections for the Jammu-Kashmir legislative assembly by September 2024.
The PM assured the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh of fulfilling their dreams and said, "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," Modi concluded wit #NayaJammuKashmir.
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