A new era has begun in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh: Modi
The prime minister said Pakistan had used Article 370 as a tool to spread terrorism
The prime minister said Pakistan had used Article 370 as a tool to spread terrorism
The prime minister said Pakistan had used Article 370 as a tool to spread terrorism
The prime minister said Pakistan had used Article 370 as a tool to spread terrorism
During the address he is expected to explain the government's decisions on abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir and splitting the state into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, sources said.
Indian Parliament on Monday approved a resolution abrogating special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. It also cleared a bill to split the state into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
India's move had triggered a strong reaction from Pakistan which launched a diplomatic offensive against New Delhi. Islamabad on Wednesday downgraded diplomatic relations with India and suspended the bilateral trade.
On Thursday, Pakistan stopped the Samjhauta Express at the Wagah border, citing security concerns, following which an Indian crew and guard escorted the train to Attari on the Indian side.
Modi's address to the nation comes days before the prime minister's customary address to the nation on Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort.