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Jammu & Kashmir news live: A new dawn, better tomorrow awaits for J&K, says PM Modi

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 07, 2019, 19:43:37 IST

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Jammu & Kashmir news live: A new dawn, better tomorrow awaits for J&K, says PM Modi

Parliament today approved the resolution abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution and a bill for splitting the state into two Union Territories. Stay here for all live updates

16:52 (IST) Aug 05

It is not something we brought out suddenly like a rabbit from a magic hat: Nirmala Sitharaman on abrogation of Article 370

16:48 (IST) Aug 05

Where is the prohibition on Plebiscite? Did the government consult the people of Kashmir? Jose K Mani on Article 370

16:46 (IST) Aug 05

I am glad that after this we will be able to meet the aspirations of every Ladakhi: Sitharaman

16:43 (IST) Aug 05

This has been on for a very long time and all of us have been talking about it: Nirmala Sitharaman on abrogation of Article 370

16:41 (IST) Aug 05

It (Abrogation of Article 370) is was one of the biggest commitment of the BJP in its manifesto: Nirmala Sitharaman

16:41 (IST) Aug 05

This step is a result of a lot of consultation: Nirmala Sitharaman

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16:39 (IST) Aug 05

Today we should think about why we're here and what should democracy involve. I know Bill will be passed as you have manufactured a majority, therefore, we can do nothing about it. While you call this a historic moment, only history will judge whether it was historic or not.

Kapil Sibal

16:34 (IST) Aug 05

Today you have lost Kashmir: Kapil Sibal

16:31 (IST) Aug 05

History will tell if the Revocation of Article 370 was a blot on history: Kapil Sibal

16:19 (IST) Aug 05

You can bring it to Parliament, you can have a discussion, if 2/3rd majority is available in both Houses then you change the Constitution, you can do away with 35A, 370 or whatever but doing it unilaterally like this, without consultation with Kashmiri people, political parties or without taking it through Parliament, this is against the very essence of the Constitution

Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh

16:17 (IST) Aug 05

Bold step towards strengthening national integration: LK Advani on Article 370 scrapping

16:02 (IST) Aug 05

House is making a grave mistake: P Chidambaram on Article 370

15:59 (IST) Aug 05

Momentarily you may think you have scored a victory, but you are wrong and history will prove you to be wrong. Future generations will realize what a grave mistake this house is making today

P Chidambaram on Article 370

15:53 (IST) Aug 05

Nationalist Congress Party to abstain from voting in Rajya Sabha on bill to abrogate Article 370, says party MP Vandana Chavan.

15:53 (IST) Aug 05

Article 370 was a miscarriage of history: Rajendra Singh, MoS PMO

15:32 (IST) Aug 05

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu supports government's decision to revoke Article 370.

Telugu Desam Party supports the Union Govt as it seeks to repeal Article 370. I pray for the peace and prosperity o… https://t.co/7WRmEwakL0
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) 1564998437000

15:20 (IST) Aug 05

Slamming the centre, Derek O'Brien said it is dark day for Parliamentary democracy, federalism, Constitution, Rajya Sabha, and the idea of India.

15:17 (IST) Aug 05

NSA Ajit Doval, home secretary Rajeev Gauba leave for Kashmir to review law and order situation.

14:50 (IST) Aug 05

Put security forces on maximum alert: MHA to states, UTs

The govt has also told the state govts that "special care" should be taken of J&K residents and students residing in their state.Suitable instructions should be issued to agencies to maintain vigil against circulation of false, unverified news, rumours, and unscrupulous messages on social media.

14:46 (IST) Aug 05

BJP revoked Article 370 for votes, it is playing with unity and integrity of state, says the Congress leader.

"Integration is through the heart, not through any law," he added.