CVoter Survey: Significant Majority of Respondents Applaud Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370 Abrogation

The unanimous Supreme Court verdict upheld the abrogation of Article 370, directing the government to hold Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir by September 2024.

Following the Supreme Court's validation of Article 370's abrogation, an exclusive nationwide survey by CVoter indicates that a significant majority of respondents have welcomed the verdict. Overall, 70% of respondents agree with the Supreme Court's decision, with 80% of NDA supporters and 61% of Opposition supporters expressing concurrence. Divergence is observed on other issues, with 75% of NDA supporters believing the current regime treats Jammu & Kashmir residents well, compared to 50% among Opposition supporters. Notably, while the majority of Indians support the abrogation and the Supreme Court verdict, 51% of respondents in the Kashmir Valley disagree with the decision. Similarly, 52% in the Valley feel the current regime is not treating them well. Additionally, close to two-thirds oppose Indians from other states buying property in J&K, contrasting with over 77% in the rest of India supporting the idea. The unanimous Supreme Court verdict upheld the abrogation of Article 370, directing the government to hold Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir by September 2024.

Key Points

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1. An exclusive nationwide survey by CVoter following the Supreme Court's validation of Article 370's abrogation reveals that 70% of respondents across India welcome the verdict.

2. The majority support for the Supreme Court's decision includes 80% of NDA supporters and 61% of Opposition supporters.

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3. While there is a consensus on the Supreme Court's decision, opinions diverge on other issues. 75% of NDA supporters believe the current regime treats Jammu & Kashmir residents well, compared to 50% among Opposition supporters.

4. Interestingly, 51% of respondents in the Kashmir Valley disagree with the abrogation decision, reflecting a contrasting viewpoint with the majority sentiment in the rest of India.

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5. Similarly, 52% in the Valley feel that the current regime is not treating them well, highlighting a significant divide in perceptions.

6. The survey indicates that close to two-thirds of respondents oppose Indians from other states buying property in Jammu & Kashmir, while over 77% in the rest of India support the idea.

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7. The unanimous Supreme Court verdict not only upheld the abrogation of Article 370 but also directed the government to conduct Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir by September 2024.

8. The survey results shed light on differing opinions across India regarding the abrogation of Article 370 and its aftermath, particularly in the context of residents in the Kashmir Valley.

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9. The findings underscore the complexity of public sentiment on issues related to Jammu & Kashmir and the varied perspectives within different regions and political affiliations.

10. Overall, the survey captures the nuanced views of the Indian populace on the abrogation of Article 370, Supreme Court's decision, and related issues, reflecting the diversity of opinions on this significant matter.

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(With Agency Inputs)

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