As the debate around the constitutional validity of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir comes to an end with the Supreme Court upholding its abrogation on August 5, 2019, armed forces veterans have appreciated the apex court verdict.
Ex-Indian Army chief Ved Malik took to his X timeline and wrote that the Article 370 was often misinterpreted by vested interests and it was an obstruction in India’s national interest and security.
“Delighted to see the end of Article 370. It was often misinterpreted by vested interests. Became an obstruction in India’s national interest and security,” General (retd) Malik said. Lieutenant General (retd) KJS Dhillon (retd), said, “Articles 370 and 35A had to go!” … So was written in ‘Kitne Ghazi Aaye, Kitne Ghazi Gaye’ long ago. Jai Hind.”
Major General (retd) Brajesh Kumar, said, “Epoch making, Kashmir issue finally sealed by the highest court. Will impact d way our SF will deal with Pakistanis at LAC AGPL and future course(s) of action. A paradigm shift now called for.” Colonel (retd) S Dinny, said, “Civilisational integration of J&K with India was always there. Constitutional integration of J&K with India is complete now. Truly historic verdict.”
Brigadier (retd) Jay Kaul, said, “Historical judgment by the apex court. All controversies laid to rest. A mess that existed for over 70 years has been swept away. A bold initiative by present Govt at the centre has been upheld. Time state political parties gear up for electoral process to prevail.” Earlier today, before the Supreme Court judgement on Article 370, the J-K People’s Democratic Party, on its official X handle, also alleged that the party chief, Mehbooba Mufti, has been kept under house arrest.
