US EditionCongress Leader Salman Khurshid Claims Article 370 Abrogation Led to Prosperity in Kashmir
- During his visit to Indonesia in May 2025, Congress leader Salman Khurshid commended the removal of Article 370, noting that the region of Jammu and Kashmir has experienced increased development and democratic advancement since the change.
- The Indian government revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019, ending Jammu and Kashmir's special constitutional status to address long-standing governance issues.
- Khurshid noted that the abrogation removed the perception of Jammu and Kashmir as separate from India, pointing to a 65% voter turnout and an elected local government.
- He remarked that the economic progress achieved in Kashmir is highly regrettable for those aiming to reverse recent developments, highlighting the lasting nature of these changes.
- The event suggests strengthened integration and democratic governance in Jammu and Kashmir, while India reasserts its territorial integrity amid ongoing regional tensions.
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End of Article 370 brought prosperity in Kashmir, Pakistan aims to undo it: Salman Khurshid in Jakarta
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid hailed the abolition of Article 370, insisting that J&K witnessed prosperity since then. Khurshid is part of India's all-party delegation outreach programme
Once against Article 370 abrogation, Salman Khurshid now says its beneficial for J&K
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid remarked the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 ended a “major problem” in Jammu and Kashmir and brought prosperity to the region. This comes despite the Congress party, and Khurshid himself, having strongly opposed the move when it was first made by the Modi government. #WATCH | Jakarta, Indonesia | "Kashmir had a major problem for a long time. Much of that was reflected in the thinking of the government i…
Kashmir's major problem 'Article 370' was abrogated and finally put to end: Salman Khurshid in Indonesia
Salman Khurshid, Congress Leader and All-Party Delegation member, said that Kashmir had a major problem for a long time. While addressing the media, former Minister of External Affairs and Congress leader, while addressing the Indonesian think Tanks and Academia, Khurshid said, "Kashmir had a major problem for a long time. Much of that was reflected in the thinking of the government in an article called 370 of the Constitution, which somehow gav…
Congress leader Salman Khurshid claims Article 370 abrogation led to prosperity in Kashmir
Congress leader Salman Khurshid said that the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 ended separatism in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to prosperity. He highlighted a 65% voter turnout in recent elections and the establishment of an elected government as positive outcomes of this decision.
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