Published 18:25 IST, August 5th 2019

J&K's Article 370 to go, baffled Pakistan calls 3 key meetings after panicky statement

As Home Minister Amit Shah proposed revocation of Artcile 370 that exempts Jammu and Kashmir from following Indian Constitution, baffled Pakistan called for crucial meetings.

Reported by: Navashree Nandini
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As Home Minister Amit Shah proposed revocation of Artcile 370 that exempts Jammu and Kashmir from following Indian Constitution, baffled Pakistan called for crucial meetings. Earlier, interfering in India's domestic decision, Islamabad "rejected" anuncement to scrap special provision for Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said that Jammu and Kashmir is an "internationally recognised disputed territory."  Furr added, "As party to this international dispute, Pakistan will exercise all possible options to counter illegal steps. Pakistan reaffirms its abiding commitment to Kashmir cause." w a number of crucial meetings has been called. 

Here are details of all meeting:

  • First meeting: Pakistan's president Arif Alvi summoned joint session of Parliament on Tuesday. joint sitting, to be held at 11 am (local time) on Tuesday. It is said that session will review tense situation in Jammu and Kashmir and along Line of Control. It will also suggest government a plan of action to deal with fallout of India's decision.
     
  • Second meeting: Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa will hold a meeting of Corps Commanders and discuss security situation even as India exposed attempts of Pakistan to attack Kashmir.  In a joint press brief,Chinar Corps Commander Lt General KJS Dhillon and J&K DGP Dilbag Singh in Srinagar on Friday revealed that y had intelligence inputs that re were attempts of attacks on Amarnath Yatra by Pakistan and that y had recovered IEDs and US made Sniper rifle in route of Amarnath Yatra. Indian government has deployed 38,000 paramilitary troops in Kashmir valley. 
     
  • Third meeting:  Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir would meet in Islamabad to discuss latest situation. 

What is Article 35 A?

Incorporated in Indian Constitution by a 1954 Presidential order, Article 35 A defines permanent residents of state of Jammu and Kashmir by giving special rights and privileges to state subjects. It stems from Article 370 that gives automous right to Jammu and Kashmir. 

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article is also referred to as Permanent Residents Law and bars woman belonging to state from any property rights if she marries a person from outside state. Even children of such women do t get right as y do t have any succession rights over property.

What is Article 370?

It exempts Jammu and Kashmir from following Indian Constitution except for Article 1 and itself. It also restricts Parliament's legislative powers in Jammu and Kashmir. It was passed in Constituent Assembly on May 27, 1949 and is first article of Part XXI of Indian Constitution. heading of this part is ‘Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions’.

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11:28 IST, August 5th 2019