Article 370 should be taken with the consent
The prime minister’s remarks came in the foreword to a new book titled “370: Undoing the Unjust, A New Future for J&K”. “It was absolutely clear in my mind that it was absolutely necessary to take the people of Jammu and Kashmir into confidence for the implementation of this decision,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said about his government’s decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
The book details how Modi achieved the goal he had set for himself. The publishers said the book, to be released this month, describes the biggest constitutional achievement in India’s history and explains how Prime Minister Modi achieved the seemingly impossible.
Highlights many mistakes at the time of Independence
The book highlights many mistakes at the time of Independence that resulted in the unjust implementation of Article 370. The book discusses the social, political and economic impact of Article 370 since its implementation in 1949, which marks the completion of five years of its removal, said a statement issued by Penguin on Monday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that any decision regarding Article 370 should be taken with the consent of the people, rather than being imposed unilaterally. Emphasizing the importance of democratic principles, PM Modi highlighted that the voices and opinions of the citizens should guide the process.
He stressed that the involvement and agreement of the people are crucial for ensuring that any changes to the Article, which grants special autonomy to the region of Jammu and Kashmir, reflect their aspirations and lead to sustainable peace and development in the region. The government aims to foster inclusivity and dialogue in this significant matter.
The book highlights the historic reluctance to challenge the provision and the eventual change brought about by its repeal in 2019. Through careful investigation, it discusses how the government navigated legal complexities and guarded against security threats to successfully implement the historic decision.
Narration of events
The book contains numerous anecdotes, describing the events leading up to the repeal and also the history of the region from ancient times to contemporary times. The publishers claimed that it is the first book of its kind on the Modi government, documenting the actual decision-making process through conversations with top decision makers, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Praising the book in advance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, “It is a highly readable account of a landmark decision that has promoted national integration while transforming the development and security landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. It explains how political calculations and personal instincts of an earlier era were ultimately counterbalanced by national sentiment.
It highlights the many mistakes at the time of Independence that resulted in the unjust regime of Article 370. It discusses the social, political and economic implications of Article 370 since its enactment in 1949”, said a statement released by Penguin on Monday, which marks the completion of five years of the repeal of Article 370.
Highlighting the final change
It highlights the historic reluctance to challenge this provision and the final change brought about by its repeal in 2019. Through careful scrutiny, it discusses how the government navigated legal complexities and guarded against security threats to successfully implement the landmark decision,” the statement said.
Events leading to abrogation
Replete with anecdotes, the book recounts the events leading to abrogation and also describes the history of the region – from ancient to contemporary times. The publishers claimed that it is “the first book of its kind on the Modi government, in which the actual decision-making process is documented through conversations with top decision makers, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Praising the book in advance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, “This is a readable account of a momentous decision that has transformed the development and security landscape of Jammu and Kashmir while promoting national integration. It explains how political calculations and personal instincts of an earlier era were ultimately countered by national sentiment.
Narrating events leading to abrogation of Article 370
The book has many interesting anecdotes, describing the events leading to abrogation of Article 370 and also describes the history of the region – from ancient to contemporary times. The publishers claimed that this is the first book of its kind on the Modi government, documenting the actual decision-making process through conversations with top decision makers, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Conclusion
It was absolutely clear in my mind that taking the public of Jammu and Kashmir into confidence was extremely essential for the implementation of this decision,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said about his government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister’s remarks came in the foreword of a new book titled “370: Undoing the Unjust, A New Future for J&K”.
We wanted that the decision, whenever taken, should be with the consent of the people and not by imposition, he wrote in the book. The book has been researched by Bluecraft Digital Foundation and published under the Penguin Enterprise imprint. The book mentions in detail how Modi achieved the goal he had set for himself.
