Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:48am on 11 Dec 2023,Monday India
Prime Minister Modi termed the Supreme Court's unanimous verdict upholding the Centre's move to repeal Article 370 in J&K as "historic" and a "resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity". In a social media post, he stated the judgement constitutionally validates the Parliament's August 2019 decision and fortifies Indian unity. The landmark ruling is a big victory for Modi and the BJP ahead of 2024 polls after delivering on a key ideological plank of revoking J&K's special status under Article 370 months after their thumping 2019 re-election. Modi said the court has, in its profound wisdom, reinforced the essence of oneness that Indians cherish above all by backing the Centre's momentous move on J&K's constitutional status.