New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): The Modi government on Monday delivered on what has been one of BJP's longest-pending demands and has been on its agenda and that of its predecessor Jana Sangh for 68 years.
New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): Right after the resolution to revoke Article 370 and 35A was passed in the Rajya Sabha, the Parliament building was illuminated on Monday.
New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone on Monday termed the abolishment of Article 370 as the "darkest day" for him and his ancestors while stating that the formation of a Union Territory will amount to stripping of powers.
New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): Mumbai Congress president Milind Deora on Monday called for political differences to be put aside on the issue of scrapping Article 370 while asserting that India's interest should be prioritised.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Aug 5 (ANI): BJP MLA Madan Dilawar on Monday welcomed the scrapping of Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and added that with this a special vow he had taken back in 1990 has been fulfilled.
New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): As Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir was scrapped on Monday, veteran actor Anupam Kher, a loud voice in the debate over the state, said that being a Kashmiri himself, it was an "emotionally powerful moment" for him.
Yavatmal (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 5 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday hailed the Union Government's move to repeal Article 370, saying a mistake committed by the earlier government has been corrected today.
New Delhi (India), Aug 5 (ANI): Confusion prevailed over the massive security build-up, government's advisory to Amarnath pilgrims and house arrest of major political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir till Home Minister Amit Shah announced to scrap Article 370 from the Constitution on Monday.
New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "unwavering commitment" towards ensuring the unity and integrity of the country.
New Delhi (India), Aug 5 (ANI) A BJP lawmaker on Monday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "yugpurush" and demanded that he be conferred with the Bharat Ratna - India's highest civilian award.
Islamabad [Pakistan], Aug 5 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria was on Monday summoned by Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood over the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): The Bar Council of India on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the decision to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution.