Highlights: RS passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, ex-CMs held

Jammu and Kashmir issue: Amit Shah moved proposal to scrap Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir in the Rajya Sabha. Catch LIVE updates on Kashmir issue

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Under the umbrella of Article 370 three families looted J&K for years: Amit Shah

Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha: Under the umbrella of Article 370 three families looted J&K for years. Leader of Opposition (GN Azad) said Article 370 connected J&K to India, it's not true. Maharaja Hari Singh signed J&K Instrument of Accession on 27 Oct 1947, Article 370 came in 1954.

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BSP won't express opposition to Article 370 and other bills in the Parliament: Satish Chandra Mishra

Satish Chandra Mishra, BSP MP, in Rajya Sabha: Our party gives complete support. We want that the Bill be passed. Our party is not expressing any opposition to Article 370 Bill & the other Bill.

12:07 PM

BSP to support government's move

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Kashmir issue: : Acrimonious scenes were seen in the House soon after the announcement of the Home Minister.

The government on Monday moved a bill proposing bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir division and Ladakh.

 

Making the announcement in Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the UT in Ladakh will have no legislature like Chandigarh while the other UT of Jammu and Kashmir will have a legislature like Delhi and Puducherry.

 

Shah introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation bill. Acrimonious scenes were seen in the House soon after the announcement of the Home Minister.

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What is Article 370?

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution grants an autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir.

 

History

 

In October 1947, the then Maharaja of Kashmir, Hari Singh, signed an Instrument of Accession that specified three subjects on which Jammu & Kashmir would transfer its power to the government of India:

 

1. Foreign affairs

 

2. Defence

 

3. Communications

 

In March 1948, the Maharaja appointed an interim government in the state, with Sheikh Abdullah as prime minister. In July 1949, Sheikh Abdullah and three other colleagues joined the Indian Constituent Assembly and negotiated the special status of J&K, leading to the adoption of Article 370. The controversial provision was drafted by Sheikh Abdullah.

11:57 AM

Already under house arrest & not allowed to have visitors either. Not sure how long I’ll be able to communicate. Is this the India we acceded to?: Mufti

11:57 AM

Those elements in J&K who rejected the constitution & sought resolution under the UN have been vindicated: Mufti

People like us who placed faith in Parliament, the temple of democracy have been deceived. Those elements in J&K who rejected the constitution & sought resolution under the UN have been vindicated. This will exacerbate the alienation Kashmiris feel.

11:56 AM

India has failed Kashmir in keeping its promises, says Mehbooba Muft

"It will have catastrophic consequences for the subcontinent. GOIs intentions are clear. They want the territory of J&K by terrorising it’s people. India has failed Kashmir in keeping its promises," says Mehbooba Mufti

11:55 AM

Kashmir issue: Today marks the darkest day in Indian democracy, tweets Mehbooba Mufti

Today marks the darkest day in Indian democracy. Decision of J&K leadership to reject 2 nation theory in 1947 & align with India has backfired. Unilateral decision of GOI to scrap Article 370 is illegal & unconstitutional which will make India an occupational force in J&K.

11:53 AM

Kashmir issue: PDP's Mir Fayaz and Nazir Ahmed Laway asked to go out of the Rajya Sabha

11:46 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan warned in a tweet Sunday that India’s "new aggressive actions" had "the potential to blow up into a regional crisis."

11:45 AM

United Nations appeals for maximum restraint along LoC

The United Nations has appealed to both India and Pakistan for maximum restraint along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir region.

 

Quoting the UN Secretary-General's Spokesman Stephane Dujarric, Radio Pakistan said the appeal has been made to both the neighbouring countries. He also said that the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan has reported an increase in military activity at the LoC recently.

11:41 AM

Amit Shah proposes Ladakh as Union Territory without Assembly and Jammu and Kashmir as Union Territory with Assembly like Delhi.

11:37 AM

PM Narendra Modi called up NDA allies before the announcement by Shah.

11:37 AM

The presidential order on 370 states that everything in the Indian Constitution will apply to Jammu and Kashmir

The presidential order on 370 states that everything in the Indian Constitution will apply to Jammu and Kashmir and:

 

— Governor to be treated as the 'State' govt for the time being

 

— Constituent Assembly in Article 370 (3) changed to legislative assembly, in turn meaning Governor at the moment