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New Delhi, Union Home Minister <keyword id="6355521" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="amit-shah" source="Orion">Amit Shah</keyword> on Sunday took stock of the situation in the wake of incessant rains as he spoke to the chief ministers of Punjab and <keyword id="6358126" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="himachal-pradesh" source="Orion">Himachal Pradesh</keyword>, and the lieutenant governors of Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. The home minister assured them all central help in tackling the arising situation. The sources said Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and took updates about losses due to the rains. In view of the <keyword id="6385438" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heavy-rains" source="Orion">heavy rains</keyword> in the national capital, the home minister also spoke to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and took updates. The home minister also spoke to LG of the Jammu and Kashmir and took information about the Amarnath pilgrimage which was suspended due to heavy rains, sources said. Shah appreciated the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force for helping the Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir. "The NDRF and the SDRF have always stood tall in service to the nation and humanity despite all odds. Their role has been crucial in fulfilling our goal of providing a safer <keyword id="44352" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="amarnath-yatra" source="Orion">Amarnath Yatra</keyword> to every pilgrim. Sharing a photograph of an SDRF Jawan carrying a lady yatri on his back for 3 km through the unforgiving terrain of the Himalayas on her way back from the holy shrine. I applaud them for being the beacon of safety for the citizens," he tweeted. Torrential rains pounded several parts of north India on Sunday with 15 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents, while most rivers, including the Yamuna in Delhi, were in spate. In cities and towns across the region, many roads and residential areas were submerged in knee-deep water with the civic system unable to hold on in the face of record rains. Flash floods washed away roads in hilly areas, leaving people marooned, while authorities asked tourists to plan their visit after the weather improves. Heavy downpour warnings have been issued for certain areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, while in Delhi, which recorded its highest rainfall in a single day in July since 1982, authorities have cautioned over rising water level of the Yamuna. In three sperate incidents of landslides in Himachal Pradesh, where a red alert of extremely heavy rains has been issued for seven districts, five people were killed. The Amarnath pilgrimage resumed on Sunday from Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps after remaining suspended for three days due to inclement weather in Kashmir, officials said. As soon as the skies cleared around the cave shrine, authorities opened the gates and allowed the stranded devotees to offer prayers at the naturally formed ice-lingam in south Kashmir Himalayas, they said. PTI ACB http://ptinews.com/images/pti.jpg "We bring the World to you" Disclaimer : This e-mail message may contain proprietary, confidential or legally privileged information for the sole use of the person or entity to whom this message was originally addressed. Please delete this e-mail, if it is not meant for you. TIR TIR

Amit Shah takes stock after heavy rains, speaks to Punjab, HP CMs

<keyword id="19896255" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="kashmir" source="keywords">Kashmir</keyword> is likely to receive light snow and rain next week, bringing an end to the prolonged dry spell in the valley, the weather office said on Friday. It said dry weather is likely to continue till January 24 with generally cloudy weather on Saturday evening. There is a possibility of light snow at isolated places in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on January 25, an official of the <keyword id="19938289" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="met-department" source="keywords">MeT Department</keyword> said. He said from January 26-28, light rain or snow is likely over scattered places in J-K. "From January 29-31, as per the indications of different models, the possibility of light to moderate rain/snow at many places is very likely, the official said. A dry and largely snowless winter in Kashmir has resulted in freezing nights and warmer than usual days. Kashmir is currently under the grip of "Chilla-i-Kalan", a 40-day harsh winter period when a cold wave sweeps the region and temperatures drop considerably leading to the freezing of water bodies as well as water in pipes. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period and most areas, particularly the higher reaches, receive heavy snowfall. However, Kashmir has been going through a prolonged dry spell and a 79 per cent deficit in rainfall was recorded for December while there has been no precipitation in most parts of the valley in the first fortnight of January. 'Chilla-i-Kalan' will end on January 31. However, the cold conditions will continue after that with a 20-day 'Chilla-i-Khurd' (small cold) and a 10-day 'Chilla-i-Bachha' (baby cold). <keyword id="19910854" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="srinagar" source="keywords">Srinagar</keyword> city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.9 degrees Celsius on Thursday night, dropping slightly from the previous night's minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, the officials said. Qazigund recorded a low of minus 5 degrees while in the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir it was minus 3.6 degrees Celsius, they said. Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, which serves as one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 6.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in Kokernag town settled at minus 1.4 degrees Celsius and in Kupwara at minus 5 degrees Celsius.

Kashmir's dry spell likely to end next week

<ul><li>The <keyword id="17605" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jammu-and-kashmir">Jammu and Kashmir</keyword> government asked the Amartnath tourists to leave the valley “as soon as possible" citing the possibility of terror threats. </li><li>Pakistan-based terrorists are reportedly planning to target the ongoing <keyword id="44352" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amarnath-Yatra">Amarnath Yatra</keyword>, the state(?) government said citing intelligence inputs. </li><li>The Indian government has already posted 10,000 additional paramilitary personnel to Kashmir in the wake of the intelligence inputs. </li></ul>The Jammu and Kashmir government has <a href="https://twitter.com/diprjk/status/1157239121108062208">issued an advisory </a>urging all the Amarnath pilgrims to leave 'as soon as possible" citing the possibility of attack by terrorists, based on intelligence inputs. 
	
	
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 According to the intelligence inputs, Pakistan-backed terrorists are reportedly planning to target the ongoing Amarnath Yatra,<a href="https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/amarnath-yatra-pilgrims-asked-to-return-from-jammu-and-kashmir-amid-security-threat-2079392"> reported</a> NDTV. The Amarnath Yatra is an annual pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath cave, a shrine for the Hindu God Shiva, in the mountains of south Kashmir in the months of July and August. As of 30 July, <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/over-3-lakh-perform-amarnath-yatra-29-days-1575125-2019-07-30">Over 320, 000 pilgrims have performed</a> the annual Amarnath yatra. And another batch of 1,175 tourists left Jammu for the valley on Tuesday (30 July) "Keeping in view the latest intelligence inputs of terror threats, with specific targeting of the Amarnath yatra, and given the prevailing security situation in the Kashmir Valley, in the interest of safety and security of the tourists and Amarnath yatris, it is advised that they may curtail their stay in the valley immediately and take necessary measures to return as soon as possible," <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/terror-threat-amarnath-yatris-asked-to-leave-kashmir-immediately/articleshow/70497764.cms">said the advisory.</a> The security forces<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/situation-at-loc-under-control-largely-peaceful-indian-army/articleshow/70497329.cms"> had reportedly</a> recovered an anti-personnel mine of Pakistan Ordnance. They have also found a sniper rifle during the raids at terror hideouts, the IANS reported citing Gen K.J.S. Dhillon, Commander of the Army's Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lt. The Indian government has already <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/centre-rushes-10000-troops-to-kashmir/articleshow/70409455.cms">posted</a> 10,000 additional troops to Kashmir in the wake of intelligence inputs that the terrorists could target the yatra. On Thursday, 25,000 more troops were pressed into service. (With IANS) SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/pulwama-attack-on-crpf-in-kashmir-condemned-by-pm-modi/articleshow/67997003.cms">India vows an ‘unforgettable lesson’ for the terrorists who killed 42 troopers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/India-unleashes-its-military-on-Pakistan-after-a-terror-attack-stoked-the-feud-between-the-nuclear-rivals/articleshow/68017321.cms">India unleashes its military on Pakistan after a terror attack stoked the feud between the nuclear rivals</a>

The India-Pakistan border in Kashmir is simmering again —  thousands of Amarnath pilgrims have been sent back due to terror threat

<ul><li>A few days ago a fake order was doing the rounds about the government scrapping Article 35A. </li><li>The governor Satya Pal Malik had denied any such order, and has asked people to not believe any such rumours. </li><li>Fake WhatsApp messages have also been doing the rounds, which should not be believed without any confirmation.</li></ul>Tension has gripped Kashmir as thousands of <keyword id="44352" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amarnath-Yatra">Amarnath Yatra</keyword> pilgrims were asked to clear out of the state citing a terror threat. What is making the matter worse is <keyword id="2479020" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fake-news">fake news</keyword> is spreading at a rapid pace along the India Pakistan border. The state's governor Satya Pal Malik requested citizens to not believe any news that comes their way, adding that fake news in Kashmir snowballs quickly. “Lot of rumours spread here. Don’t pay heed to this. Everything is normal. Everything is fine,” Malik <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/jk-governor-rejects-speculation-on-article-35-a-says-its-fake-news/articleshow/70458937.cms">had said on Tuesday </a>on the sidelines of an event. The state rumours The worst of such rumours is one claiming that the state will scrap Article 35A, which gives the state of <keyword id="23412" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jammu-Kashmir">Jammu &amp; Kashmir</keyword> special status. Another rumour says that the state will deploy troops to control law &amp; order once the order is passed. Yet another fake news says that Article 35A has been scrapped, that Jammu is a separate state. And also that Kashmir and Ladakh have turned as union territories. The governor has <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/jk-governor-rejects-speculation-on-article-35-a-says-its-fake-news/articleshow/70458937.cms">denied these rumours</a> saying that there are no plans to scrap Article 35A. He added that there was no such order came from the government. Meanwhile, ANI reported that the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, Baseer Ahmed Khan has said, “No schools in the district have been closed. I appeal to people to not believe any rumours. People should contact their concerned deputy commissioners for reliable information.” Fake orders too? After the clarification from the governor, former Chief Minister of J&amp;K Omar Abdullah took to Twitter to express his concern on the necessity to crackdown on fake orders that are circulating in the state. “This is a very serious matter raised by the Governor. Fake orders were circulated under the signature of senior government officers. This is not something that can be dismissed with a simple sound byte. The CBI must be asked to investigate these fake orders and their origin,” Abdullah said.

Fake news is adding to the anxiety around tensions on the India-Pakistan border

<ul><li>On August 2, thousands of <keyword id="44352" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amarnath-Yatra">Amarnath Yatra</keyword> pilgrims were asked to leave <keyword id="6354495" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="kashmir">Kashmir</keyword> immediately. </li><li>Since then, section 144 has been imposed, internet services have been suspended, political leaders like <keyword id="19464" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Omar-Abdullah">Omar Abdullah</keyword> and <keyword id="6375812" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="mehbooba-mufti">Mehbooba Mufti</keyword> have been placed under house arrest. </li><li>Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly held a meeting to discuss the recent developments in Kashmir.</li></ul>On Friday (August 2) evening, the Indian government asked <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-india-pakistan-border-in-kashmir-is-simmering-again-thousands-of-amarnath-pilgrims-have-been-sent-back/articleshow/70500904.cms">thousands of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims</a> to leave Kashmir immediately citing a terror threat. Since then, the state has been in confusion and chaos. Making matters worse is a series of speculation by both <a href="https://twitter.com/SankarshanT/status/1157987037938511872">news outfits as well as on social media </a>that has led to people fearing the worst and hoarding food and necessities. The radio silence from New Delhi, while building up troops in the valley, in the face of rampant speculation has added to the unease, particularly in the Kashmir valley. The speculations range from the abrogation of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/what-is-article-35a-of-the-indian-constitution-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/69684605.cms">Article 35A</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/what-is-article-370-of-the-indian-constitution-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/69684790.cms">Section 370</a> of the Indian Constitution to the splitting up of the state into 3 parts – Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. However, there has been no clear evidence to suggest any of the above. Let us look at all that has happened over the last three days that have intensified tensions in Kashmir leading to warnings from Pakistan too. Security beefed up The state of <keyword id="23412" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jammu-Kashmir">Jammu &amp; Kashmir</keyword> has been under President’s rule since December 2018 and now, section 144, which prohibits an assembly of more than 4 people in an area, has been imposed. "As per the order, there shall be no movement of public and all educational institutions shall also remain closed. There will be a complete bar on holding any kind of public meetings or rallies during the period of operation of this order. Identity cards of essential services officials will be treated as movement passes wherever required. However, there is no curfew in place as reported in a section of media," an official statement said as reported by IANS. The government had already deployed an additional paramilitary personnel of 10,000 in the state. According to <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/security-deployment-at-vital-installations-in-kashmir-increased-political-parties-hold-meeting-top-developments/articleshow/70524096.cms">reports</a>, riot control vehicles too have been deployed in the state. <keyword id="7948376" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="leaders-under-house-arrest">Leaders under house arrest</keyword> The state’s top political leaders were placed under house arrest late Sunday night. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took to Twitter to write about the imminent house arrest. “I believe I’m being placed under house arrest from midnight tonight &amp; the process has already started for other mainstream leaders. No way of knowing if this is true but if it is then I’ll see all of you on the other side of whatever is in store. Allah save us,” he wrote on Twitter. His rival, and a former Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti wrote, “How ironic that elected representatives like us who fought for peace are under house arrest. The world watches as people &amp; their voices are being muzzled in J&amp;K. The same Kashmir that chose a secular democratic India is facing oppression of unimaginable magnitude. Wake up India.” Life comes to a standstill Internet services have been suspended since Sunday night in the state. Meanwhile, education institutions in the state too have been asked to remain shut from today until further orders. Kashmir university exams which were supposed to take place from August 5 to 10 have been postponed, according to IANS. BSNL will be giving satellite phones to media persons at the steep price of ₹1 lakh a piece to file stories from the Valley, said an IANS report. However, according to ANI, schools and colleges will reopen today in Ladakh as restrictions under Section 144 CrPC have not been imposed in the region. Security meeting in Pakistan In Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan called for a <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1498058/nsc-meeting-pakistan-to-respond-to-any-misadventure-aggression-by-indian-forces">meeting</a> of the National Security Committee to discuss the developments along the border and reportedly, react to any steps taken by the Indian military. While Pakistan alleged that the Indian army used cluster bombs along the Line Of Control, the Indian army has said it was to foil an attempt by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) to cross over to the Indian side of the border. "Pakistan army regularly attempts to push terrorists through infiltration and opens up with multitude of weapons to assist them. India, during numerous Directorate of Military Operations-level talks, has maintained the right to respond. Such responses are only against military targets and infiltrating terrorists who are aided by Pakistan Army. Allegations of firing of cluster bombs by India is yet another Pakistan's lie and deception," <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/indian-army-pakistan-cluster-bombs-ammunition-loc-kashmir-1576890-2019-08-03">the Indian army said in a statement.</a> Cabinet meeting in India Meanwhile, in Delhi, Union Minister Amit Shah is said to have held a security meeting including National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to discuss the situation in Kashmir. Other senior officials at the meeting included, Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Intelligence Bureau chief Arvind Kumar, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Samant Kumar Goel. According to an IANS report, Shah is reportedly planning to visit the state. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/all-the-restrictions-imposed-on-the-kashmir-valley-starting-monday/articleshow/70529211.cms">All the restrictions imposed on the Kashmir valley starting Monday</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/omar-abdullah-mehbooba-mufti-are-placed-under-house-arrest/articleshow/70529476.cms">Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti are placed under house arrest</a>

All that's happened in Kashmir over the last 72 hours – from movement of troops to suspension of internet to political leaders under house arrest

<ul><li>The government of Jammu and Kashmir just asked pilgrims visiting the state on the Amarnath Yatra to leave as soon as possible because of ‘terrorist threats’.</li><li>Over the past week, the Indian government has deployed a total of 38,000 additional troops in the state.</li><li>Indian Air Force (IAF) planes have been seen flying overhead, including the C-17 heavy lift aircraft normally used to transport troops from one location to another.</li></ul> <keyword id="2945985" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Article-35A">Article 35A</keyword> of the Indian constitution contains a provision that sanctions the Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir the complete freedom to decide who will be the permanent residents of the state. As per the powers conferred by Article 35A, the state legislature can confer exclusive rights on these permanent residents in matters of property ownership, jobs in the public and private sector, scholarships, aids and other government grants and benefits. The provision contained in this article mandates that the laws made under this article by the state cannot be questioned for violating the constitution or any other laws of the land. History of Article 35A In response to the advice from the Jawaharlal cabinet, Article 35A got included into the Constitution of India in 1954 through an order issued by the then President Rajendra Prasad. The controversial Constitution included in 1954 came about after the Delhi Agreement signed in 1952 between Jawaharlal Nehru and the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah. This agreement extended the Indian citizenship to Jammu and Kashmir’s state subjects. Background of Article 35A The Presidential Order that brought about Article 35A was enacted under Article 370 (1) (d) of the Indian Constitution. As per this provision, the President has the powers to make some “exceptions and modifications” to the Constitution to ensure the welfare of ‘State subjects’ of Jammu and Kashmir. Hence, Article 35A was incorporated into the Constitution of India as a proof of the special attention the Indian government rendered to the ‘permanent residents’ of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Why the Article 35A in news? While the government of India is taking serious steps to bring about permanent peace in Kashmir, it has been said that the parliamentary route to making laws was found to be bypassed when the President ordered for the inclusion of Article 35A in the Indian constitution. The Nehru government did not take steps to place it for discussion in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. In March 1961, a five member bench of the Supreme Court discussed the powers of the President under Article 370 to modify the Constitution. Though the court accepted that the President has powers to modify a provision that exists in the constitution, the judges did not comment anything about whether the President can introduce a new article without the knowledge of the Parliament. Challenging the validity of Article 35A ‘We The Citizens’, an NGO has filed a petition challenging the validity of Articles 35A and 370. They argued that while four representatives from Kashmir were present in the constituent assembly that oversaw the drafting of Constitution, no special status was given to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Article 370 was intended only as a temporary measure to bring about normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir and empower the democracy in the state. Hence Article 370 cannot be used to make a new Article 35A. Restricting the citizens from other states of India to seek employment in the state or buy property in Jammu and Kashmir is a clear violation of the fundamental rights sanctioned by the articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court bench led by Justice Deepak Mishra has said that the validity of Article 35A and Article 370 can be decided by a Constitution Bench.

All about Article 35A that's been revoked by the Modi government

<ul><li>The government of <keyword id="17605" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jammu-and-kashmir">Jammu and Kashmir</keyword> just asked pilgrims visiting the state on the <keyword id="44352" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amarnath-Yatra">Amarnath Yatra</keyword> to leave as soon as possible because of ‘<keyword id="113951" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="terrorist-threats">terrorist threats</keyword>’.</li><li>Over the past week, the Indian government has deployed a total of 38,000 additional troops in the state.</li><li><keyword id="15141" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Air-Force">Indian Air Force</keyword> (IAF) planes have been seen flying overhead, including the C-17 heavy lift aircraft normally used to transport troops from one location to another.</li></ul>The government in Jammu and Kashmir, issued a security notice asking pilgrims visiting the state on the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-india-pakistan-border-in-kashmir-is-simmering-again-thousands-of-amarnath-pilgrims-have-been-sent-back/articleshow/70500904.cms">Amarnath Yatra</a> to evacuate as soon as possible amid reports of ‘terrorist threats’. "A Pakistan Army landmine has also been recovered from one of the caches of terrorists. This clearly indicates that Pakistan Army is involved in terrorism in Kashmir, this will not be tolerated," <a href="https://www.news18.com/news/india/confirmed-intel-input-on-pakistan-planning-attack-on-amarnath-yatra-says-army-2255797.html" data-type="tilCustomLink">stated</a> Lt General KJS Dhillon, Commander of the Chinar Corps, at a press conference in Srinagar. The build up Over the past week, an increasing number of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) troops have been deployed in the region. Initially, it was 10,000 additional troops <a href="https://twitter.com/majorgauravarya/status/1156981214571450368" data-type="tilCustomLink">followed by another</a> 28,000 on Thursday. In the last four days, more than 238 companies of paramilitary forces have also been pressed into service in the Kashmir Valley. Not to mention the Indian Air Force (IAF) jets spotted flying overhead. But, minimal explanations have been offered to explain why. The C-17 heavy lift aircraft has also been seen making frequent trips and it is normally used to transport troops from one part of the country to another. IAF planes flying over the valley were a part of ‘normal activity’ according to source who spoke to <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/home-ministry-clarifies-about-troop-deployment-in-j-k/articleshow/70492779.cms">TOI</a>. Summer vacations have been preponed and educational institutions have been shut down for 10 days starting August 1. When questioned, the Union Home Ministry told <a href="https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/troop-deployment-in-kashmir-based-on-security-needs-says-government-2079301" data-type="tilCustomLink">NDTV</a> that the deployment of troops was based on the security situation in the state and requirements of rotation, adding that that such things are not discussed in the public domain.

The tension in Kashmir has been building up for over a week

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is a temporary provision that grants a special status of autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Article 370 was enacted under part XXI of the constitution that pertains to "Temporary, Transitional and Special provisions". Article 370 accords special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. As per this article, all the different provisions of the constitution that are applicable to other states of India are not to be extended to Jammu and Kashmir. How and when Article 370 came about? The provision of Article 370 was drafted in the year 1947 by Sheikh Abdullah, who was appointed as the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir together by Jawaharlal Nehru and Maharaja Hari Singh. During a discussion in the Parliament, Sheikh Abdullah argued that Article 370 must never be kept under the temporary provisions of the Constitution. He insisted that Jammu and Kashmir must be granted what he described as ‘iron clad autonomy’. However, the center did not comply with this demand. The provisions contained in Article 370 Article 370 exempts the state of Jammu and Kashmir from the Indian Constitution excepting in cases of Article 1 and Article 370 itself. The provisions of article 370 permit the state to draft its own constitution. Ultimately this means that the Parliament’s legislative powers are restricted with regard to Jammu and Kashmir. Article 370 states that the parliament will need the concurrence of the state government of Jammu and Kashmir for applying any law in the state other than those related to defense, foreign affairs, communications and finance. This will mean that the residents of the state of Jammu and Kashmir are governed by a separate set of laws in matters of property ownership, fundamental rights, citizenship and some others when compared to the Indians living in other states. As per the provisions contained in Article 370, the citizens of India from the other states of the country cannot purchase any property or land in Jammu and Kashmir. Also, this article says the central government has no powers to declare any financial emergency in the state as per Article 360. Emergencies in Jammu and Kashmir can be declared only during the times of external aggression or wars. If there are any internal disturbances within the state or there are any instances of imminent dangers, the central government cannot declare an emergency in the state unless the state government concedes to the moves of the union government. Under Article 370, the Union government cannot increase or decrease the borders of Jammu and Kashmir. Is it possible to delete Article 370? Article 370 permits deletion through a presidential order. Such an order must be however preceded by the concurrence of the constituent assembly of Jammu and Kashmir. One view says that this article cannot be deleted since such an assembly was dissolved in 1957. Another view says that it can be deleted if the state assembly concedes to deleting it.

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