Srinagar | Jagran News Desk: The ongoing turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir may see some major developments amid concerns that the Modi government has plans to tweak or do away with Article 35A, which give special rights and privileges to the state’s citizens in government jobs and land.
Home Minister Amit Shah will make a statement in Parliament on Monday, amidst speculation that it could be on Jammu and Kashmir.
A home ministry spokesperson said said Shah will speak in Rajya Sabha at 11 am and in Lok Sabha at noon.
Earlier, the Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had a hour-long meeting, where the top leadership is believed to have discussed issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir.
Here are the LIVE updates on the ongoing turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir:
19:52 pm: Mehbooba Mufti has been taken into custody and shifted to Hari Niwas guest house.
18:57 pm: J&K Reorganisation Bill: 125 members voted in favour, 61 voted against.
18:48 pm: Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu: There seems to be some technical problem, so voting(on J&K reorganization bill) will be done through slips, like earlier.
18:35 pm: Voting begins in Rajya Sabha on J&K Reorganisation Bill
18:31 pm: Several MPs have asked how long will J&K remain a Union Territory- I want to assure them when the situation gets normal and the right time comes, we're ready to make J&K a state again. It may take a little longer, but it will become a state once again, one day: Amit Shah
18:28 pm: Voting begins in Rajya Sabha on abrogation of Article 370
18:27 pm: Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019, passed in Rajya Sabha. This Bill is to implement 10% Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in Jammu and Kashmir.
18:14 pm: The right time to revoke Article 370 came when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister: Amit Shah
18:13 pm: Jawaharlal Nehru Ji also said "370 ghiste-ghiste ghis jaayegi", magar 370 ko itne jatan se sambhalke rakha, 70 saal hue, ghisi nahi. Everyone accepts it's a temporary provision, but can temporary continue for 70 yrs, when will it go, how will it go?: Amit Shah
18:09 pm: After abrogation of Article 370, J&K will truly become integral part of India: Amit Shah
18:07 pm: Those who are up against the abrogation of Article 370, their kids are studying in London and Europe: Amit Shah
18:06 pm: Article 370 prevented the children of Kashmir from getting the benefits of RTI. Article 370 ruined Jammu and Kashmir; responsible for poverty in the state: Amit Shah
18:06 pm: GN Azad said inter-state marriages are taking place. If a J&K girl marries a man from Odisha,will she&her child get any rights in J&K? You're happy that inter-state marriages are taking place, even though there is no law,but set them free, J&K will mix with India in true sense: Amit Shah
18:05 pm: Ayushman Bharat scheme is there but where are the hospitals? where are doctors and nurses? (in Kashmir) Those supporting 35A please tell me which famous doctor will go and live there and practice? He can't own land or house nor his children can vote: Amit Shah
17:58 pm: Integration will create employment opportunities for Kashmir: Amit Shah
17:57 pm: Only a few chosen families gained from Article 370: Amit Shah
17:50 pm: Agencies which control corruption are not allowed in Kashmir due to Article 370: Amit Shah
17:49 pm: We don't believe in politics of religion, what votebank politics? Only Muslims live in Kashmir? What do you want to say? Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists all live there. If 370 is good it is good for all, if it is bad then it is bad for all: Amit Shah
17:47 pm: Massive corruption happened because of Article 370 and progress was blocked: Amit Shah
17:46 pm: I want to tell the people of J&K what damage 370 & 35A did to the state. It's because of these sections that democracy was never fully implemented, corruption increased in the state, that no development could take place: Amit Shah
17:45 pm: Thousands have lost their lives in Kashmir. Who is responsible for this? Article 370 is the root of terrorism: Amit Shah
17:44 pm: Abrogation of Article 370 will end the bloodshed in Kashmir: Amit Shah
17:42 pm: Refugees from Pakistan who settled in Kashmir never got the citizenship there: Amit Shah
17:40 pm: Amit Shah briefs Rajya Sabha on Article 370. Shah responds to opposition on Article 370 in Rajya Sabha
17:02 pm: It is something the country has been waiting for the last 70 years. Even our manifesto mentioned the need to abrogate Article 370, so it is not something we brought out suddenly like a rabbit from a magic hat: Nirmala Sitharaman
16:42 pm: Today we should think about why we're here and what should democracy involve. I know Bill will be passed as you have manufactured a majority, therefore, we can do nothing about it.While you call this a historic moment,only history will judge whether it was historic or not: Kapil Sibal
16:41 pm: The government did not discuss it with anyone revoking Article 370. They did not want discussion on Article 370 because they have the number in House: Kapil Sibal
16:24 pm: Bold step towards strengthening national integration: LK Advani on Article 370 scrapping
16:23 pm: You can bring it to Parliament, you can have a discussion, if 2/3rd majority is available in both Houses then you change the Constitution, you can do away with 35A, 370 or whatever but doing it unilaterally like this, without consultation with Kashmiri people, political parties or without taking it through Parliament, this is against the very essence of the Constitution: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
16:18 pm: NCP to abstain from voting on the bill which aims at scrapping Article 370. According to media reports, the Congress is likely to abstain from voting too as several parties from the opposition have already extended support to the government.
14:15 pm: Ministry of Home Affairs issues an order to Chief Secretaries & Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of all state/UTs and Commissioner of Police, Delhi that immediate instruction may be issued to security forces & law enforcement agencies in all states to put them on maximum alert.
13:39 pm: Sharad Pawar, NCP: I think Govt of India should have taken them (leaders of the valley) into confidence which unfortunately the govt didn't do. And then they should have taken the decision (to revoke 370).
13:30 pm: Both YSRCP and TDP back Centre's move to scrap Article 370 for Kashmir.
13:22 pm: A 'high alert' has been sounded in the Delhi metro network in the wake of the developments related to Kashmir and the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations
13:10 pm: We support the govt on its decisions on J & K. We hope this will bring peace and development in the state: Arvind Kejriwal.
BJD, BSP, AIADMK and AAP support scrapping of Article 370.
13:01 pm: Indian Army and Indian Air Force have been put on high alert, following revoking of Article 370 and other decisions announced by Government of India.
12:57 pm: Revocation of Article 370 to have dangerous consequences: Omar Abdullah issues statement on government's decision: Omar Abdullah
12:49 pm: BJD MP, Prasanna Acharya in Rajya Sabha: In real sense today, Jammu & Kashmir has become a part of India. My party supports this resolution. We are a regional party but for us nation is first.
12:28 pm: Arun Jaitley on govt's decision to revoke Article 370
- The decision of the government will help the people of J&K the Most. More investment, more industry, more private educational institutions, more jobs and more revenue.
- While the Article 370 and Article 35A decision benefits the residents of J&K the most, the Kashmir regional leaders feel that they will not be able to whip up the fake issue of ‘sentiment vs. benefit’ to the people.
- J&K integration with India took place in October 1947. Article 370 came into force in 1952, Article 35A came in 1954, four and seven years later respectively. How can Articles 370 and 35A be a condition precedent to merger?
- What was a temporary and transient provision cannot be treated as permanent. It had to go.
- Separate status led to separatism. No dynamic nation can allow this situation to continue.
- A historical wrong has been undone today. Article 35A came through the back door without following the procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India. It had to go.
- My complements to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for correcting a historical blunder.
12:24 pm: A bold and historic decision. We salute our Great India - one India: Sushma Swaraj.
12:20 pm: BSP supports govt on scrapping of Article 370 for J&K.
12:11 pm: Satish Chandra Mishra, BSP MP, in Rajya Sabha: Our party gives complete support. We want that the Bill be passed. Our party is not expressing any opposition to Article 370 Bill & the other Bill.
12:02 pm: PM Modi to address the nation on August 7.
11:58 am: Article 370 hatane mein ek second ki bhi deri nahi karni chahiye: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha.
11:57 am: We stand by the constitution of India...we are willing to give up our lives for the constitution, but we condemn any act against the Constitution: Ghulam Nabi Azad alleges murder of democracy and Constitution by the Modi government.
11:50 am: Mehbooba Mufti on Govt's proposal to revoke Article 370
- Today marks the darkest day in Indian democracy. Decision of J&K leadership to reject 2 nation theory in 1947 & align with India has backfired. Unilateral decision of GOI to scrap Article 370 is illegal & unconstitutional which will make India an occupational force in J&K.
- It will have catastrophic consequences for the subcontinent. GOIs intentions are clear. They want the territory of J&K by terrorising it’s people. India has failed Kashmir in keeping its promises.
- People like us who placed faith in Parliament, the temple of democracy have been deceived. Those elements in J&K who rejected the constitution & sought resolution under the UN have been vindicated. This will exacerbate the alienation Kashmiris feel.
- Already under house arrest & not allowed to have visitors either. Not sure how long I’ll be able to communicate. Is this the India we acceded to?
11:49 am: According to Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu, PDP's Mir Fayaz and Nazir Ahmed Laway were asked to go out of the house (Rajya Sabha) after they attempted to tear the Constitution.
11:39 am: Article 370 scrapped: Jammu & Kashmir no longer a state, to be a Union Territory with legislature; and Ladakh to be a Union Territory without legislature.
11:36 am:
11:34 am: Jammu and Kashmir to be Union Territories as Union Minister Amit Shah moves for birfurcation.
11:26 am: Ruckus in Parliament over Amit Shah's statement. Union Home Minister will now table the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Amendment Bill.
11:17 am: Amit Shah announces in Rajya Sabha that the government will be introducing four Bills on Jammu and Kashmir at once. He announces that Article 370 that grants Jammu and Kashmir special status will be revoked.
11:16 am: Amit Shah says thr government will table four bills on Jammu and Kashmir. He proposes to remove Article 370.
11:14 am: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is present in the Rajya Sabha.
11:13 am: Ghulam Nabi Azad,Congress in Rajya Sabha: Entire valley is under curfew, political leaders including three former chief ministers are under house arrest. There is a war like situation in the state, so this should be discussed on priority
11:11 am: Congress alleges government made war-like situation in Kashmir.
11:09 am: Home Minister Amit Shah begins his speech in Rajya Sabha amid ruckus by Opposition. Ghulam Nabi Azad opposes.
11:05 am: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at the Parliament; Union Home Minister Amit Shah to speak in Rajya Sabha shortly.
11:01 am: Parliament proceedings begin. Opposition moves Adjournment motion on Jammu & Kashmir in Parliament.
10:59 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Parliament.
10:52 am: Meanwhile, the Congress-led Opposition has accused the government of keeping it in the dark over the ongoing activities in Kashmir.
10:47 am: Cannot pretend this is just another Monday morning. The entire country is waiting to exhale over Kashmir. Can only pray for the safety of everyone there & for an outcome that makes the nation stronger & the future more positive: Anand Mahindra
10:35 am: Amit Shah reaches Parliament, to spoeak in Rajya Sabha at 11 am and Lok Sabha at 12 noon.
10:34 am: Leaders of Opposition parties meet to discuss security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, reports PTI.
10:15 am: Union Home minister Amit Shah to speak in Rajya Sabha at 11 am and in Lok Sabha at 12 pm today, reports ANI.
09:56 am: AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi has given Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha over Kashmir issue.
09:50 am: Opposition leaders in Rajya Sabha to meet at 10 am today in leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad's chamber, inside Parliament. Kashmir issue will be taken up in the meeting
09:42 am: The Union Cabinet meeting is underway at PM Modi's residence. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval are among those who are present in the meeting.
09:37 am: Ahead of the Cabinet meeting, an advisory has been issued to all states over riots and unrest.
09:32 am: Any major decision taken in the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting is likely to be announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament later today.
09:28 am: Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting begins at PM Modi's residence. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval are among those present in the meeting.
09:26 am: Congress MPs Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Ambika Soni, and Bhubaneswar Kalita have given Adjournment Motion notice in Rajya Sabha, over Kashmir issue.
09:21 am: Amit Shah meets Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad ahead of Union Cabinet meeting.
09:21 am: Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference chief Sajjad Lone has alone been put under house arrest.
09:15 am: University of Jammu to be closed today; scheduled examinations postponed, reports PTI.
09:09 am: Congress MPs Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, K Suresh and Manish Tewari have given Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha, over Kashmir issue.
09:08 am: The Congress has demanded that the PM make a statement in Parliament on what was happening in Kashmir, while accusing the Modi government of preparing for some “misadventure” in J&K.
09:05 am: Union Cabinet to meet today at 9.30 am, at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
09:03 am: Congress leader Usman Majid and CPI(M) MLA M Y Tarigami on Sunday night said that they have been arrested by the police.
08:52 am: Section 144: There shall be a complete bar on holding kind of public meetings or rallies during the period of operation of the order, reports PTI.
08:49 am: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah's house arrest:
- I had warned of a misadventure in J&K. It seems the government is determined to embark upon one.
- The house arrest of J&K leaders is a signal that the government will defy all democratic norms and principles to achieve its objects. I condemn the house arrests
08:46 am: Schools to reopen normally today in Ladakh region after summer vacations, classes to resume normally in colleges and other educational institutions too. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC have not been imposed in the region.
08:43 am: Amit Shah and Ajit Doval arrive at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence ahead of the crucial Cabinet meet scheduled to take place at 9:30 am today.