Edition

article 370

On Monday, August 5, 2019, the Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah announced to revoke the Article 370 which gave 'special' status to the Jammu & Kashmir region. Shah announced that the state will be reorganised geographically.

Article 370 of Indian constitution, grants an autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This article aims to provide space, in matters of governance, to the people of Jammu and Kashmir who have always felt vulnerable about their identity and insecure about the future. The article states that the implications of Article 238, which was omitted from the Constitution in 1956 when the states of India were being reorganised, Jammu and Kashmir shall not fall under the category.

Article 370 was drafted by Gopalaswami Ayyangar and the original draft states that ‘the Government of the State means the person for the time being recognised by the President as the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers for the time being in office under the Maharaja's Proclamation dated the fifth day of March, 1948.’

Under Article 370 the Indian Parliament cannot increase or reduce the borders of the state.

All(7792)Articles(7339)Videos(391)Photos(62)

article 370 News

Congress manifesto silent on article 370 restoration

TNN / Sep 18, 2024, 06:04 (IST)

Congress's manifesto for the upcoming J&K elections omits any mention of article 370, a notable shift from its earlier stance against its abrogation. Instead, the party emphasizes securing statehood for J&K. Meanwhile, ally National Conference pledges to restore article 370 and facilitate the dignified return of Kashmiri pandits.

Digvijaya slams Pakistan minister for remarks on article 370

PTI / Sep 19, 2024, 23:21 (IST)

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh denounced Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's comments on article 370, emphasizing that Pakistan has no right to interfere in India's matters. Singh further criticized the 'one nation, one election' initiative as a tactic to distract from the Modi government's shortcomings and internal conflicts within the BJP.

'Don't need their certificate': Omar Abdullah opposes foreign observers in J&K elections

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 25, 2024, 11:17 (IST)

Omar Abdullah criticises the central government for inviting foreign delegates to observe the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, which he is contesting. He argues that these elections are an internal matter and questions the need for foreign observers. This marks the first time 16 foreign diplomats have been allowed to visit J&K as election observers.

"NC’s worst will be 35 seats…Budgam locals wanted Omar to contest…For us this poll is about sending a message on article 370"

TNN / Sep 23, 2024, 21:43 (IST)

Srinagar MP and well-regarded Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, who is a star campaigner for National Conference – from South Kashmir to Srinagar suburbs – tells Subodh Ghildiyal that NC will get close to the majority mark in the ongoing assembly polls to the 90-seat UT legislature, and that the future J&K govt will not agree with the abrogation of article 370

Pakistan feeling pain as it finds democracy flourishing in J&K: Rajnath on turnout

TNN & Agencies / Sep 23, 2024, 05:40 (IST)

Die is cast for Pak Hindu refugee families’ first vote since 1947

Sep 23, 2024, 04:44 (IST)

article 370 won’t be revived, come what may: Rajnath Singh

TNN / Sep 23, 2024, 00:22 (IST)

BJP govt in J&K essential for peace, prosperity: Amit Shah

TNN / Sep 23, 2024, 00:20 (IST)

‘PDP, NC, Congress Deprived People Of Their Rights, Brought Decades-Long Unrest'

Die is cast: Hindu refugee families from Pakistan to vote first time since 1947

TNN / Sep 23, 2024, 00:13 (IST)

370 abrogation cleared way for ballot, land rights

'Stop this culture of jailing people in J&K': PDP leader slams centre, says will soften home minister's heart

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 22, 2024, 20:41 (IST)

Iltija Mufti, PDP candidate from Bijbehara, vows to soften Union Home Minister Amit Shah's stance on jailed youths in Jammu and Kashmir. She criticizes the detention of journalists like Irfan Mehraj. Simultaneously, Amit Shah rules out any dialogue with Pakistan until terrorism is eradicated and insists that article 370 will not be reinstated.

'No dialogue with Pakistan till terrorism is eliminated': Amit Shah in J&K

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 22, 2024, 14:20 (IST)

Union home minister Amit Shah said that the central government will not engage in talks with Pakistan until terrorism is eradicated. Addressing an election rally in Nowshera, he criticized opposition calls to reinstate article 370 and reaffirmed the BJP's commitment to reservation for hilly regions, tribals, Dalits, and OBC communities.

'No bunker needed in J&K': Amit Shah says nobody in Pakistan has guts to open fire

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 22, 2024, 12:58 (IST)

Union home minister Amit Shah announced that bunkers are no longer needed in Jammu and Kashmir, promising a strong response to any cross-border aggression. He criticised the Abdullah family for advocating dialogue with Pakistan and restoring article 370, highlighting the government's success in curbing terrorism under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.

Amit Shah accuses ‘dynastic’ NC, Congress, PDP of spreading terrorism in J&K

TNN / Sep 22, 2024, 00:23 (IST)

Amit Shah targets Congress, NC, PDP in Mendhar: 'This election is going to end rule of three families in J&K'

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 21, 2024, 14:39 (IST)

Amit Shah criticized NC, Congress, and PDP for fostering fear in Jammu & Kashmir while praising local bravery during wars and insurgency. He condemned promises to restore article 370 and highlighted increased youth participation under Modi's leadership. Rahul Gandhi reiterated Congress's commitment to restoring statehood ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

J&K assembly elections: Strong emotions over article 370 unite youths in Valley

TNN / Sep 21, 2024, 04:29 (IST)

Aamir Nazir, a 29-year-old engineering graduate from Kashmir University, is making a living by selling tea and snacks on a highway in Ganderbal due to limited job opportunities. The nullification of article 370 has increased the demand for local governance as residents hope for better job prospects and living conditions.

Won't let Congress-NC implement Pakistan's agenda in J&K: PM Modi

TNN / Sep 20, 2024, 03:22 (IST)

PM Modi accused Congress and National Conference of aligning with Pakistan’s agenda after Pakistan’s defence minister endorsed their demand to restore Articles 370 and 35A. Modi emphasized that no power could reinstate article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah also criticized Congress for sharing similar intentions with Pakistan.

We’ll sink BJP’s hatred vehicle to form govt in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

TNN / Sep 20, 2024, 01:17 (IST)

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah accused BJP of spreading hatred and expressed confidence in winning the J&K assembly polls. He dismissed BJP's claims of forming the next government and reiterated his party's push for restoring article 370. Abdullah also opposed the 'one nation, one election' plan.

'Pak should be worried about itself, not India', says Omar Abdullah on Pak's defence minister's remarks on article 370

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 19, 2024, 18:52 (IST)

Pakistan doing 'balle-balle' over Congress-NC alliance in J&K, says PM Modi

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 19, 2024, 16:54 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress-National Conference alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming it aligns with Pakistan's interests. He warned that voting for Congress could result in reinstating article 370 and potential violence. Modi highlighted the significance of the upcoming elections for shaping Jammu and Kashmir's future.

'Same agenda': Amit Shah cites Pakistan minister's remarks to target Congress-NC alliance

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 19, 2024, 14:34 (IST)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for allegedly collaborating with anti-national forces. This follows Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif's claim that Congress, National Conference, and Pakistan are aligned on restoring article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir. BJP leaders also condemned Congress for their stance.