New Delhi, Dec 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir and said the judgement was a beacon of hope to build a stronger, more united India.
Modi’s remarks came after the apex court’s five-judge Constitution Bench, presided by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, unanimously held as valid the Constitutional order that abrogated Article 370 of the Indian constitution, thereby ending J&K’s special status.
“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” Modi said on X.
Calling the verdict ” historic”, the Prime Minister said it constitutionally upholds the decision taken by Parliament on August 5, 2019. “it is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh”.
“Court, in its profound wisdom, has fortified the very essence of unity that we, as Indians, hold dear and cherish above all else”,” he said.
The Prime Minister assured the “resilient” people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh that “our commitment to fulfilling your dreams remains unwavering”.
“We are determined to ensure the fruits of progress not only reach you but also extend their benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalised sections of our society who suffered due to Article 370” he added.
