On a historical move, Article 370 of the constitution has been proposed to be rested. And the Bill to bring down the special status to Jammu and Kashmir is almost passed in Rajya Sabha. Amit Shah on Monday read out the details about the bill which was disrupted by opposition leaders calling it a hurried up process. The government also announced that it will bifurcate the state into two Union Territories.
Constitution(application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order 2019 pic.twitter.com/ueZWl8VU59
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
HM Amit Shah: Jammu and Kashmir to be a union territory with legislature and Ladakh to be union territory without legislature pic.twitter.com/nsEL5Lr15h
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
Uproar in Rajya Sabha after resolution revoking Article 370 from J&K moved by Home Minister Amit Shah. pic.twitter.com/pR7UQ5QACu
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2019
Soon after this news went viral, the social media got divided with a difference of opinions. Many celebrities, journalists, politicians, and common people posted mixed opinions regarding the scrapping of Article 370 in the constitution. Some called it a bold move by BJP government and some called it a disastrous decision.
Mixed reactions on Twitter
It will have catastrophic consequences for the subcontinent. GOIs intentions are clear. They want the territory of J&K by terrorising it’s people. India has failed Kashmir in keeping its promises.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 5, 2019
Telugu Desam Party supports the Union Govt as it seeks to repeal Article 370. I pray for the peace and prosperity of the people of J&K.#Article370
— N Chandrababu Naidu #StayHomeSaveLives (@ncbn) August 5, 2019
बहुत साहसिक और ऐतिहासिक निर्णय. श्रेष्ठ भारत – एक भारत का अभिनन्दन.
A bold and historic decision. We salute our Great India – one India.— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/maheshiammk/status/1158274351549911040
India's strongest legal claim to J&K is the Instrument of Accession, of which Article 370 is an outcome.
By attacking the basis of that legitimacy, Modi and Shah are attacking that credibility, just as Mao violated the 17 Point Agreement on Tibet.
Bye bye, democracy and law.
— Omair Ahmad (@OmairTAhmad) August 5, 2019
The @AmitShah announcement revoking #Article370 says it has the consent of the Jammu and Kashmir government. But there is no elected government or assembly in place. So consent is that of the Governor. What happens when a new assembly is elected? All sorts of questions persist
— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) August 5, 2019
What do the people of Jammu and Kashmir think of this monumental change? We don't know because a blanket of silence has been thrown over them. Their fate is being decided, but they are not allowed to speak. And we still call ourselves a democracy!
— Sidharth Bhatia (@bombaywallah) August 5, 2019
Sending 40,000 more troops to Kashmir (the MOST militarised place on earth), imposing a curfew, stopping internet, placing elected representatives under house arrest, asking tourists/foreigners to leave: all this psych-ops for what savagery + chest-thumping? #KashmirBleeds
— meena kandasamy || இளவேனில் மீனா கந்தசாமி (@meenakandasamy) August 4, 2019
We used to have two beautiful factories including a tulip garden in Kashmir. With militancy these had closed down. With the #Article370 revoked, I expect investments to return and the saying come back true “If there is heaven on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here”.
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) August 5, 2019
India will remember who supported what, when history is made. #Article370 #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/S5XEhTwLZr
— Sarthak Mohanty (@post2sarthak) August 5, 2019
Landmark move – scrapping of #Article370! Looking forward to smoother, and more inclusive times. #JaiHind??
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) August 5, 2019
She know that she is safe in Kashmir
Another strong pic from Kashmir
One nation one flag
#Article370#KashmirHamaraHai pic.twitter.com/feuCBkakXU— SANJAY ?? (@Sanjaypspk11) August 5, 2019
The boldest decision of the Modi govt so far. Even more than DeMo, GST. Pre planning safety measures deserves special mention. As does keeping instigators of violence in house arrest. Well done. #Article370Scrapped
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) August 5, 2019
Happiness !!!! ????☺️ Thank you sir… #370gaya pic.twitter.com/X4DXdxQnyA
— Corona Se Bachona (@CaronaCorona) August 5, 2019
However, some Twitter users came up with hilarious memes regarding the scrapping of Article 370
https://twitter.com/XdXdox/status/1158333742726803456
https://twitter.com/sarcastic_guyy/status/1158333578544967680
https://twitter.com/khxsshii/status/1158333847013957632
Oppo & vivo in Kashmir after #Article370 pic.twitter.com/LpEzjFgVzI
— Gulshan Laassi (@gulshanlassi) August 5, 2019
No #Article370, No longer a dispute of Country's sovereignty….. Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/kcF3FUspXq
— Manjunath Gopal Rathod (@M_G_Rathod) August 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/BlrGaurav/status/1158281750939762688
pttt se head shot ……are iye bhii headshot thaa…..abb to live pub g chlega….#370gaya pic.twitter.com/mg0KIS5aA7
— Samar Raj (@rajsamar81) August 5, 2019
#MSDhoni again proved to be the best Finisher ?#370gaya pic.twitter.com/XmZaOH3wvt
— Hemachandra S (@hemachandra2015) August 5, 2019
#370gaya
Property dealers right now pic.twitter.com/4nK8X3Z0Z4— _nadaan.parinda_? (@jaypatidar_) August 5, 2019
Kashmir is now an integrated part of INDIA.
Article – 370 abolished.
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❤️#KashmirHamaraHai #370gaya pic.twitter.com/b8VxyHVm8o— Anam Srivastava (@iAnammm) August 5, 2019
Darlings get ready, next towards POK#370gaya pic.twitter.com/hIULUsdkDm
— Hemachandra S (@hemachandra2015) August 5, 2019
He predicted it years before??
#370gaya pic.twitter.com/1wDCzRHFlL
— mukul mehta (@mukulmehta8) August 5, 2019
Mota bhai is getting famous.#AmitShah#370gaya pic.twitter.com/hPy0k15rr5
— Priyank Gupta (@impriyankgupta) August 5, 2019
Indians After #Article370 Ends#370gaya pic.twitter.com/RMzMGEP2Ra
— Nikhil (@Arthur13o) August 5, 2019
Everybody To Amit Shah Right Now #370gaya #KashmirParFinalFight#KashmirHamaraHai pic.twitter.com/EoQ9DuM4u0
— Pathey ☕ (@paa_they) August 5, 2019
