Addressing the nation on the 73rd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that several important laws were passed within 10 weeks of the formation of his second government, including special status to Jammu and Kashmir, on the behavior of triple talaq. Restrictions and changes are included in anti-terrorism laws.
Modi said repealing Article 370 and Article 35A was a step towards fulfilling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream of a strong and united India.
"The new government has not even completed 10 weeks, but we have taken significant steps in this short period in every region. This includes Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, the end of triple talaq, steps for farmers and welfare. Traders and Changes in the Anti-Terrorism Act. The repeal of Sections 370 and 35A is a step towards realizing Sardar Patel's dream.
Referring to the repeal of the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister said that his government did it in only 70 days of its formation.
"Less than 70 days after the new government, Article 370 has become history, and in both houses of Parliament, 2 / 3rd of the members have supported the move. We want to serve Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh. We do not believe in creating. Problems or prolonging them,
Modi said that the "old system" in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh promoted corruption, nepotism, and injustice to the rights of women, children, Dalits, tribal communities.
In an attack on Congress to protest against the government's decision to repeal Article 370, Modi said that the nation is questioning him today.
"The people who supported Article 370, India is asking them – if it was so important and life-changing, then why this article was not made permanent. After all, those people had big mandates and temporary of Article 370 Could have removed the situation. " The Prime Minister said.
