Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Supreme Court’s endorsement of Article 370’s abrogation as a declaration of hope and unity. He assured Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh of unwavering commitment and emphasized extending progress benefits to marginalized sections. The court, dismissing Article 370’s permanence, mandated J&K elections by September 2024, calling for statehood restoration.
BJP Chief JP Nadda praised the court for validating the government’s decisions, applauding PM Modi’s historic integration of J&K. However, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the petitioners, acknowledged the loss, asserting history’s role in judging institutional actions.
Omar Abdullah expressed disappointment but affirmed the ongoing struggle. Ghulam Nabi Azad regretted the verdict, criticizing the abrupt Article 370 abolition and urging the Supreme Court to set election dates and promptly reinstate statehood. Congress leader Karan Singh welcomed the verdict, urging PM Modi to restore statehood and encouraging J&K to express power through elections.
