South Asia
Pakistan should not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries: Indian government
"It is time for Pakistan to accept the reality and stop interfering in internal affairs of other countries," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said while addressing a press conference.
Weekly Media Briefing by Official Spokesperson (August 09, 2019) https://t.co/HGvbrm6zBY
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 9, 2019
Speaking on Pakistan's decision to halt Samjhauta Express which connects both the nations, Kumar was quoted as syaing: "Actions taken by Pak unilateral.This has been done without consulting us.We've urged them to reconsider their decision."
Modi's Kashmir googly:
Indian Parliament in a bold decision passed the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 which bifurcated the terror-hit northern state into two Union Territories - J&K, a Union Territory with Legislative Assembly, and Ladakh, a UT without Legislative Assembly.
The Modi government scrapped Article 35 A and Article 370 which were used to give Jammu and Kashmir a special status.
Article 35A of the Indian Constitution allowed the Jammu and Kashmir state's legislature to define “permanent residents” of the state and also provided special rights and privileges to those permanent residents.
Article 370 allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own constitution, flag and right to handle its own laws except on matters that impact national security.