Photo: The Indian Express
Congress Clears Stand On Article 370 In Jammu & Kashmir
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who is currently on a visit to Europe, on September 8, said that the party’s stand on Article 370 was very clear and it also wants to ensure that every voice in the country is heard, with people being allowed to express themselves freely. Our position on Article 370 is very clear. It’s in a resolution passed in the CWC, said Congress in Jammu and Kashmir.
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Indian Politics, Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir, mp
Courtesy: Siasat.com
Photo: India Today
SC Reserves Order In Jammu & Kashmir Challenging Abrogation Of Article 370
Supreme Court on September 5, reserved its judgement on a batch of petitions filed in a long-pending case challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution that gave a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The petitioners also challenged the J&K Re-organisation Act which was utilised to bifurcate the state into two Union territories.
Tags: Supreme Court, Reserve Order, Jammu and Kashmir, abrogation, Article 370
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Photo: English Daily News
SC Hears J&K Bifurcation, Article 370, Questions Centre
The Supreme Court reviewed plea challenging the Jammu and Kashmir bifurcation. The Supreme Court pointed out yesterday, questioning the need for bifurcation of the border state in August 2019. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud also questioned how to ensure that the power to bifurcate a state will not be "misused" once it is conceded to the Central government, a point of discussion into the matter.
Tags: Jammu & Kashmir, Article 370, National news, Indian government, Bifurcation
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: The Indian Express
Jammu & Kashmir Article 370 Issue; SG Tushar Says Statement Of Govt On August 31, Seeks Time
During theSupreme Court hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, told the court that the move to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh was a "temporary measure". He said while Jammu and Kashmir would be reverted as a state in the future, Ladakh would remain a union territory. Furthermore, the Indian Government would give a statement on August 31.
Tags: Supreme Court, Article 370, Legal matter, Statehood, National news
Courtesy: India Today
Photo: First Post
Pulwama Terror Attack Trigged Scrapping Of Article 370: Jammu & Kashmir
The Pulwama Terror Attack has triggered the scrapping of Article 370, in Jammu and Kashmir. The move, which took place on August 5, 2019, has been challenged by the National Conference and People’s Democratic Party, who argue that it led to the loss of autonomy and internal sovereignty for the people of Kashmir. The Supreme Court (SC) is hearing a plea against the scrapping Article 370.
Tags: Supreme Court, Indian government, Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir
Courtesy: News 24 Online
Photo: The Times of India
Chief Mehbooba Mufti Tweets, Says Detained Under 'House Arrest'
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on August 5, claimed she and some senior leaders of her party were placed under house arrest while several others were detained on the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. Taking to Twitter, Mufti said, “I’ve been put under house arrest along with other senior PDP leaders today. GOI's false claims about normalcy to the SC stands exposed by their actions driven by paranoia,”
Tags: Mehbooba Mufti, Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir, Political News
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Photo: India TV News
SC Orders Day-To-Day Hearing Of Article 370
The Supreme Court ordered to conduct of day-to-day hearings of all the PILs, and pleas related to Article 370. In a major update, on July 11, the Apex Court bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud asked to begin everyday hearing into the Abolition of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir, from August 2. Furthermore, heard by A five-judge constitution bench asked the Central to file all the documents by July 27.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Article 370, Supreme Court, Petition, Central Govt
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Photo: Tfipost
PoK Will Always Remain Part Of India: Rajnath Singh
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) is, was and will remain a part of India, said Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India. His remarks came after the efforts of the Pakistan Government will achieve nothing by repeatedly claiming PoK. He emphasized that illegal occupation of the PoK does not make locus standi of Pakistan. Speaking on the abrogation of Article 370 in J-K, he said that BJP abrogated the article
Tags: PoK, Kashmir Government, Rajnath Singh, Article 370
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Photo: India Times
Mehbooba Mufti Criticises ECI's Decision Of Allowing Outsiders As Voters In J&K
In Jammu & Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti expressed displeasure over the Election Commission Of India's decision to add 25 lakh voters, including that outside of union territory. On August 18, Mufti said, the decision is the "last nail on the coffin of democracy". Notably, after the abrogation of Article 370, this is the first election being held in Jammu and Kashmir.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, PDP, Elections, Article 370
Courtesy: India TV News
Photo: News On Air
34 Non-Kashmiris Purchase Land In UT, Says Union Ministry
During Rajya Sabha proceedings on March 29, Union Home Ministry reported that 34 non-residents from outside Jammu & Kashmir purchased land/assets in the UT. The statement came as a response to BSP leader's query. "The properties are located in Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, and Ganderbal districts," said Union Minister Nityanand Rai. Notably, before the revocation of Article 370, the purchase of land/assets for non-locals was not possible.
Tags: union ministry, Jammu and Kashmir, Article 370, Asset Purchase, parliament
Courtesy: ANI
