Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the Supreme Court’s “historic” Article 370 judgement and called it a “resounding declaration of hope, progress, and unity” for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. In a detailed post on X, issued less than an hour after the court delivered its verdict, he also told people of the former state his government is committed to fulfilling their dreams.

“Today’s Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 is historic and constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on August 5, 2019,”the Prime Minister said on Monday.

“It is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in mmu, Kashmir and Ladakh. The court, in its profound wisdom, has fortified the very essence of unity that we, as Indians, hold dear…” he said

“I want to assure the resilient people of jammu kasmir and Ladakh our commitment to fulfilling your dreams remains unwavering. We are determined to ensure the fruits of progress not only reach you but also extend their benefits to vulnerable and marginalised sections who suffered due to Article 370.”