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2:24 PM

Kashmir issue: India's move against the resolutions of UNSC & against wishes of the Kashmiri people, says Pakistan president Imran Khan

2:00 PM

Pakistani dollar bonds fall after Indian government revokes Kashmir's special status

Pakistan's dollar bonds fell across the curve on Monday after India's government revoked the special status of Kashmir in an effort to fully integrate its only Muslim-majority region with the rest of the country.

 

The bonds have been under pressure in recent days on renewed tension over Kashmir, but Monday's move by the government triggered a new fall, with Pakistan's 2027 issue losing 1.7 cents in the dollar to reach its lowest level in more than a month, according to Tradeweb.

1:43 PM

India independent in true sense with Article 370 move: Uddhav

Lauding the Modi-led government's move on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray said the government's move on Article 370 is fulfillment of the dream of late Bal Thackeray and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

 

"Today, our country has become fully independent," Thackeray said. He asked the opposition parties to "leave aside their political shoes" and support sovereignty of India.

1:39 PM

Kashmir issue: Govt should have taken leaders of the Valley into confidence, says Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar, NCP: I think Govt of India should have taken them (leaders of the valley) into confidence which unfortunately the govt didn't do. And then they should have taken the decision (to revoke 370).

1:36 PM

People of J&K thankful to PM for mitigating their pain: BJP on Article 370

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Monday welcomed the government's "historic" decision on Article 370 of the Constitution, which grants special status to the state, saying the people were thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "mitigating their pain".

 

State BJP president Ravinder Raina said the residents of Jammu and Kashmir irrespective of their caste, creed and religion are with the prime minister.

 

"It is a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir... the entire population of the state is thankful to him (Modi) for mitigating their pain," Raina said.

"Modi was the first to reach out to Kashmiris when they were facing the brunt of devastating floods in 2014. He visited them and made every effort to ensure their safety," he added.

 

Senior BJP leader and former deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh too congratulated the people and said the whole country had waited for over 70 years for this moment.

"Jammu and Kashmir has integrated into India and the historic decision of the Centre will further cement its relation with the state. The bill will get passed to fulfil the long standing dream of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," Singh said.

1:28 PM

Today we've reclaimed J&K. Tomorrow we'll take Balochistan, PoK, says Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena

Today we've reclaimed J&K. Tomorrow we'll take Balochistan, PoK, says Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena.

1:26 PM

Nothing revolutionary, revoking Article 370 a political decision, says former Attorney General

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee on Bill moved in Rajya Sabha today, to revoke Article 370: I don't think there is anything revolutionary here. It's a political decision even though it is not a wise decision.

1:25 PM

MDMK leader Vaiko in Rajya Sabha: I am opposing this Bill (Article 370). This is a day of shame, shame, shame...this is murder of democracy.

1:25 PM

"We hope this will bring peace": Arvind Kejriwal backs Modi government's resolution on Article 370

1:22 PM

Kashmir issue: A long and tough battle lies ahead. We are ready for that, says Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah's full statement on Article 370

"Government's unilateral and shocking decisions today are a total betrayal of the trust that the people of Jammu and kashmir had reposed in India when the state acceded to it in 1947. The decisions will have far-reaching and dangerous consequences. This is an aggression against people of the state as had been warned by an all-parties meeting in Srinagar yesterday. 

 

The government of India has resorted to deceit and stealth in recent weeks to lay the ground for these disastrous decisions. Our darkest apprehensions have unfortunately come true after the GOI and its representatives in J&K lied to us that nothing major was planned. The announcement was done after the entire state, particularly the Kashmir Valley, was turned into a garrison. Those of us who gave democratic voice to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, are incarcerated as lakhs of armed security personnel have been put on the ground. 

 

The scrapping of Articles 370 and 35a raise fundamental questions on the state's accession because that was done on the very terms enunciated in these Articles. The decisions are unilateral, illegal and unconstitutional and will be challenged as such by the National Conference."

1:12 PM

Kashmir issue: Borders redrawn

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Kashmir issue echoes in Lok Sabha; Opposition parties shout slogans

Opposition parties created ruckus in Lok Sabha as they raised concerns about the Kashmir situation even as the House continued to transact business.

 

Members from Congress, DMK, National Conference and RSP were in the Well shouting slogans and demanding a reply from the government on the Kashmir situation.

 

Opposition members continued with their sloganeering for more than an hour in the Lower House.

1:00 PM

Shripad Naik terms govt's move on Art 370 as 'historic and bold'

Union Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday described the Centre's move on Article 370 of the Constitution, which grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir, as a "historic and bold decision".

 

"Historic and bold decision by Union Home Minister @AmitShah moves resolution #RajyaSabha to revoke #Article370...#BharatEkHai." The government on Monday moved a bill proposing bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories (UTs) -- Jammu and Kashmir division and Ladakh.

12:58 PM

High alert issued in Delhi Metro network in wake of I-Day and recent developments on Kashmir: Officials.

12:58 PM

Kashmir issue: A monumental decision towards national integration, says Jaitley on govt's decision on Article 370

JP leader Arun Jaitley on Monday said the government's move on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is a monumental decision towards national integration.

Asserting that separate status led to separatism, he said in a blog that no dynamic nation could allow this situation to continue.
 

Complimenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, he said, "A historical wrong has been undone today. Article 35A came through the back door without following the procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India. It had to go."

"The decision of the government will help the people of Jammu and Kashmir the most. More investment, more industry, more private educational institutions, more jobs and more revenue will come," he said, adding that Kashmir's regional leaders now feel they would not be able to whip up the fake issue of 'sentiment verses benefit'.