“We won’t need an aircraft, but please ensure us the freedom to travel and meet the people, mainstream leaders and our soldiers stationed over there.”
Tag: Article 35A
Modi Ushers in a New Intolerant India and Revokes Multicultural Democracy
The Modi government, in ushering a new era of “one nation (read Hindu), one India,” has completely misunderstood the original intent of the special provisions for Jammu and Kashmir.
Information Blackout Is Direct And Grave Violation Of Rights: Kashmir Times Executive Editor Files Petition In Supreme Court Against Communication Clampdown In Jammu And Kashmir
“The communication blockade and strict restrictions on movement of journalists resulted in a virtual blackout, and media reporting and publishing grievously impacted.”
Lockdown Almost Total And Draconian For Local Media: Editors Guild Of India Condemns Situation In Jammu And Kashmir
“Media transparency has and always should be India’s strength, not fear.”
‘Modi Undid Nearly Seven Decades Of History’: Here’s What The Foreign Press Is Saying About Kashmir And Article 370
NYT reported that many Kashmiris were “shocked and demoralised” by the news that “their autonomy had been instantly erased”.
Jammu & Kashmir Had Acceded To India Because Of Its Secular Character: Dozens Of Jammu & Kashmiris Including Retd Air Vice Marshal Kapil Kak Call for Lifting Of Siege In The Region (Read Full Text Of Statement)
“Move to abrogate 370 unconstitutional and in violation of India’s historical promises.”
200 Academics and Activists Across the World Issue Statement, Say Besieged Kashmiri People Urgently Need International Remedies for Justice
Kashmiris have already borne the brunt of three decades of brutal and cumulative state violence including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, sexual violence, mass graves, torture and indefinite detention.
India’s Colossal Blunder in Kashmir
By holding its own citizens hostage, the Modi government has turned previously pro-India Kashmiris against India.
Nation Is Made By Its People, Not Plots Of Land: Rahul Gandhi On Bid To Amend Article 370
“This abuse of executive power has grave implications for our national security.”
Whole Thing Done To Win Upcoming State Elections: Former BJP Member Yashwant Sinha Condemns BJP Govt’s Move To Amend Article 370
Sinha likened the move to demonetisation, saying that too wasn’t an economic decision, but a political one.
Former Jammu and Kashmir CMs Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah Arrested
Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference leaders Sajjad Lone and Imran Ansari have also been arrested.