Article 370 Article 35A Scrapped

Article 370 was a miscarriage and the biggest blunder in the history of India especially when despite the best efforts of the concurrent governments the situation in strife torn Kashmir never improved but multiplied claiming hundreds and thousands of lives since the last several decades after independence, with neighbouring Pakistan playing itsdirect and proxy war incessantly.

However, the leader of Congress party in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabhi Azad whimpered that by introducing legislation on abrogating article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and creating separate Ladakh region making both as union territories the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party has allegedly killed democracy and constitution in the country.

As expected of him, he wailed that BJP had belied the aspirations of Kashmries who had unitedly fought the Pakistani Kabaiyilies and intruders with lathies and weapons pledging to live with the Indian union. It seems that Mr. Ghulam has forgotten what the then PM Nehru had said, who also hailed from Congress party. The then PM Nehru had said that Article 370 is temporary and will be gradually done away with.

Replying in a debate after the introduction of the legislation in the upper house by union home minister Amit Shah, Ghulam Nabi Azad played spoilsport by saying that while the Congress party and the entire country is one on national security issue, abrogation of article 370 without taking the people of Jammu and Kashmir into confidence and without the consent of the state assembly is a clear cut arbitrary and unconstitutional move. He further bawled that this step was taken to beget votes of the majority community knowing very well that it’s quite a sensitive issue concerning Kashmir whose borders are sensitive and may invite serious implications. It must be noted that Congress is parroting the same set of statements as is also being done by Pakistan.

It is surprising that even Prime minister Narendra Modi’s arch-rival Arvind Kejriwal has tweeted in favor of the BJP led NDA government’s move and welcomed it by congratulating the ruling party. While there is immense jubilation in Jammu and Ladakh regions of Jammu and Kashmir now likely to become union territories in Kashmir valley the move has been outrightly rejected with extreme anger and furiousness.

There has been a clear cut Hindu Muslim divide in Jammu n Kashmir after the introduction of the bill by union home minister Amit Shah say, political analysts. While the BJP and its NDA allies except for JD (U) have termed it a historic decision leading to a new horizon of development in strife-torn Kashmir. It is unfortunate that the Congress party has termed it as the darkest day in the history of Indian democracy and is trying to politicize the issue.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted: We support the move of the union government. We are sure that this would bring peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir.

Controversial BJP leader and former law minister Dr. Subramaniam Swamy said: To abolish Art 370 we do not need a Constitutional Amendment. He tweeted: So I am proved right.

To abolish Article 370 we do not need a constitutional Amendment. Amit Shah has however informed parliament by way of a Resolution what President today has already notified. Article 370 died today. Collaterally so Article 35 A.

J&K bifurcated into Jammu- Kashmir & Leh Ladakh
J&K to be Union Territory with the legislature
Leh Ladakh to be Union Territory without legislature

What changes now?

1) No separate constitution for J&K
2) No separate flag for J&K
3) One national anthem across India including J&K
4) Same citizenship law across India including J&K
5) The same law of ownership of property across India
6) Fundamental rights of J&K citizens the same as other states

Article 370 was created by selfish leaders. In the true sense, Kashmir has gained its freedom today. We have no right to deprive Jammu & Kashmir to be a part of Global India. This is the single big step towards the integration of India. Kashmir integrated, India integrated. Salute to Amit Shah, Modi and BJP government for this historic move.

It is an irony that some political parties are protesting this for their political relevance. If anyone objects, tell them loudly – one country, one system. Justice is finally done to avenge every sacrifice. This is complete integration like never before. A big day for India, Kashmir now part of India without any riders.