During a discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir was a catalyst for separatism and terrorism. Shah asserted that the Supreme Court's recent decision upholding the abrogation of Article 370 marked a significant defeat for opposition parties. He criticized the Congress and other opposition parties for refusing to accept the court's decision, stating that history and time had proven the abrogation to be correct. Shah mentioned that the Modi government is committed to justice for displaced Kashmiri people and highlighted the transformation in the outlook of Kashmiri youth under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. He also assured the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir at an appropriate time. Shah welcomed a demand for a comprehensive investigation into the 'Kashmiri Pandit genocide.'
Key Points
1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized in the Rajya Sabha that Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir was a catalyst for separatism, leading to the promotion of terrorism.
2. Shah made these remarks during discussions on the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
3. He pointed out that Article 370 contributed to separatism, leading to terrorism, despite other states with larger Muslim populations not experiencing the same issue.
4. The Supreme Court's recent decision upholding the abrogation of Article 370 four years ago was highlighted by Shah, who called it a significant defeat for opposition parties.
5. Shah criticized the opposition, especially the Congress, for not accepting the Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370 and reiterated the government's stance.
6. He mentioned the provision in Article 373 that allows the President to amend Section 370, ban it, and remove it from the Constitution.
7. Shah reaffirmed the Modi government's commitment to ensuring justice for displaced Kashmiri people and stated that the issue of PoK might not have arisen without an untimely ceasefire in Kashmir.
8. The Home Minister declared that PoK belongs to India and emphasized that no external force can snatch it away.
9. Shah noted a rejection of separatist ideologies among the local population in Kashmir, highlighting efforts to combat the ecosystem of terror funding.
10. The Home Minister lauded Prime Minister Modi for transforming the outlook of Kashmiri youth, shifting discussions from separatist ideologies to democracy and development. He assured that the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be fulfilled at an appropriate time.
(With Agency Inputs)
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