The verdict pronounced by Supreme Court on Monday, on the abrogation of Article 370, has paved the way for significant changes in the constitutional landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.Hailing the top courts decision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a historic. Taking it to his X handle, PM Modi asserted that the decision came as declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.Todays 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, 2023Through his tweet, he also assured the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the government is committed to the resilient people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh in fulfilling their dreams.Verdict proves govt decision was constitutional: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior ministers also welcomed the verdict saying it proved that the decision to abrogate Article 370 was completely constitutional.After the abrogation of #Article370, the rights of the poor and deprived have been restored, and separatism and stone pelting are now things of the past. The entire region now echoes with melodious music and cultural tourism. The bonds of unity have strengthened, and integrity…— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 11, 2023J-K did not retain any sovereignty after accession to India: CJIWhile announcing the verdict, CJI unequivocally stated, Jammu and Kashmir did not retain any sovereignty after accession to India. He also underlined the limitations to the Presidents actions post the proclamation of Presidents rule, asserting their validity in this specific case.Apart from this, the Supreme Court also directed the Election Commission of India to take all necessary steps to conduct elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir by 30 September 2024. We direct that steps shall be taken by the Election Commission of India to conduct elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir by 30 September 2024, says CJI reading judgement in Article 370 matter. pic.twitter.com/Vt6dgWVFSD— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2023On August 5, 2019, the central government announced the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir granted under Article 370 and split the region into two union territories.
