Jammu and Kashmir issue: Historic! Amit Shah says Modi govt to scrap Article 370

Home Minister Amit Shah on Jammu & Kashmir situation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today moved a resolution in the Rajya sabha to revoke some sections of Article 370 and other bills related to the state. He was expected to speak on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the Rajya Saba today.. The Home Minister was scheduled to speak on the issue in the Upper House of Parliament at 11 am and in the Lok Sabha at 12 pm today. Here are highlights of the announcements made by Shah:

- Home Minister Amit Shah today moved The Constitution (Applicable to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 in the Rajya Sabha. 

Constitution (application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order 2019

- As per the resolution, all sections of Article 370 will not be applicable. 

- Jammu and Kashmir to be a Union Territory. 

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Shah said that Jammu and Kashmir will not be given the status of a special state. 

Shah said that Jammu and Kashmir will not be given the status of a special state. 

Shah said, "I am ready for all discussions by the leader of the Opposition, the entire opposition and the members of the ruling party over Kashmir issue. I am ready to answer all questions."

(To be updated)