SC verdict on Article 370: See the reactions

PM Narendra Modi welcomed the Sc verdict and posted a statement on X which said, "Today's 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 Ladakh. The Court, in its profound wisdom, has fortified the very essence of unity that we, as Indians, hold dear and cherish above all else. The verdict today is not just a legal judgment; it is a beacon of hope, a promise of a brighter future and a testament to our collective resolve to build a stronger, more united India. #NayaJammuKashmir" (IANS photo)

"I welcome the Honorable Supreme Court of India's verdict upholding the decision to abolish #Article370. On the 5th of August 2019, PM @narendramodi Ji took a visionary decision to abrogate #Article370. Since then peace and normalcy have returned to J&K. Growth and development have brought new meaning to human life in the valley once torn by violence. Prosperity in the tourism and agriculture sectors has raised the income levels of the residents of both Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Today, the Supreme Court’s verdict has proved that the decision to abrogate #Article370 was completely constitutional," the home minister posted on X. (ANI photo)

Defence minister Rajnath Singh welcomed the historic decision of the SC on Article 370 and said that the decision will make every Indian happy. He further added, 'By abolishing Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Modi has not only written a new chapter but has also given new strength to the unity and integrity of India.' (ANI photo)

BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda, in a social media post, welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict that upheld the Union Government's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution. "The Bharatiya Janata Party welcomes the decision given by the Supreme Court regarding Article 370. The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has upheld the decision given to remove Sections 370 and 35A, its process and its objective," Nadda posted on X. (ANI photo)

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Monday said he is disappointed but not disheartened with the Supreme Court's verdict on pleas challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution.
"Disappointed but not disheartened. The struggle will continue," Abdullah said in a post on X. (ANI photo)

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said the biggest losers of the Union's decision to abrogate Article 370 will be the Dogras of Jammu and Buddhists of Ladakh, who will have to face demographic change. He responded to the Supreme Court verdict upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 on X (formerly Twitter). (PTI)

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday termed the Supreme Court's verdict on pleas challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution "sad and unfortunate", but said "we have to accept it". "It (the court verdict) is sad and unfortunate," Azad told reporters in Srinagar. (ANI photo)

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court ruling on Article 370 and wondered whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi would "guarantee" the safe return of Kashmiri Pandits to their erstwhile home state. He demanded that elections be held soon in Jammu and Kashmir as directed by the apex court. (PTI)

On SC verdict on Article 370, J&K BJP president, Ravinder Raina says "A historical judgement has been made on Article 370. It has stated clearly that the fundamental rights granted in the Constitution shall apply to all the citizens living in J&K...I think there should not be any kind of politics on this judgment. It is our responsibility to maintain peace, harmony and brotherhood and take the people of J&K to new heights of development..." (ANI)

"SC has said very important things, one of them is that Jammu and Kashmir has no sovereignty within India. So, the removal of Article 370 by PM Modi in 2019 was exactly as per the Constitution of India. This increases the confidence in the Prime Minister because from the very beginning we wanted it to become an integral part of India which was stopped by Article 370," Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said. (PTI photo)