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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday championed his government's decision to scrap Jammu and Kashmir's decades-old special status in his address to the Indian community in Houston, Texas, even calling for a standing ovation for parliamentarians who approved the move last month.
"We bid farewell to another thing that has been a big challenge for 70 years... Article 370 (of the constitution)," he said, drawing loud cheers from the audience at the "Howdy, Modi!" event organised by the Indian community in the US energy hub.
"Article 370 had deprived the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from development and rights. Terrorists and separatists were using it to their advantage. Now the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have the same rights as every Indian," he said.
The move, which came in the form of a presidential order last month, will "end discrimination against women and Dalits", the Prime Minister said.
For Article 370 Move, PM Modi Requests A Standing Ovation In Houston
"We bid farewell to another thing that has been a big challenge for 70 years... Article 370 (of the constitution)," he said, drawing loud cheers from the audience at the "Howdy, Modi!" event organised by the Indian community in the US energy hub.
"Article 370 had deprived the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from development and rights. Terrorists and separatists were using it to their advantage. Now the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have the same rights as every Indian," he said.
The move, which came in the form of a presidential order last month, will "end discrimination against women and Dalits", the Prime Minister said.
For Article 370 Move, PM Modi Requests A Standing Ovation In Houston