Kashmir Restrictions Will Go If Pakistan Behaves

Ajit Doval was quoted by agencies to have said that the restrictions have been eased to a great extent as only 10 of the 199 police districts in Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh were under prohibitory orders, while land-line telephones have been restored 100 percent in all three areas.
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday rejected suggestions of widespread opposition to abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and said the majority in the militancy-hit region saw the removal of the special status as an opportunity for fast-paced development and jobs, according to agency reports. Doval also said the contentious provision of the Constitution (Article 370) had only helped Pakistan foment trouble across the LoC along with J&K politicians, who made a fortune from it.

“I am fully convinced that a majority of Kashmiris totally support the abrogation of Article 370,” Doval told reporters according to news agency ANI and added that Article 370 “was not a special status but special discrimination. With its abrogation, we have brought Kashmiris on par with Indians.” ANI quoted Doval.The NSA argued that people in Jammu and Kashmir will now benefit from about 106 laws, including the one guaranteeing, the Right to Education.