No intention to scrap Art 371: Shah assures Northeast
PTI, Feb 20, 2020, 4:44 PM IST
Itanagar: Reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting the unique culture of the Northeast, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday misinformation was spread after the abrogation of Article 370 that identical fate awaited Article 371 in the region.
Most of the states that have special provisions under Article 371 are in the Northeast. These provisions are aimed at preserving their cultural heritage and customary laws.
Addressing a gathering to mark the 34th foundation day of Arunachal Pradesh, Shah said the Northeast was only geographically united with the rest of India before 2014 when Narendra Modi assumed the office of the prime minister.
“The real emotional integration of the region with the rest of the country happened only under the Modi government,” he said.
Shah said, “Misinformation was spread after the abrogation of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, that Article 371 will also be scrapped. It will never happen. Nobody has any such intention.”
Referring to the problems of militancy and inter-state boundary disputes in the region, the home minister said the Modi government was committed to their resolution.
“When we come to seek your votes in 2024, the Northeast will have been free from problems like militancy and inter-state strife,” he said.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
EC updates Maharashtra voter list; Shahada seat has 3 candidates in fray, Nanded North 33
Heroin worth Rs 3.5 crore recovered in police raid in Delhi, 2 arrested
Treated Muslims like fuel for ‘lantern’: Prashant Kishor targets Lalu, asks upper castes to stay away from Nitish
Wayanad Bypoll: Politics in country, Kerala not genuinely working for people, says Priyanka Gandhi
Malegaon blast trial: Court issues bailable warrant against Pragya Thakur
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Mangaluru: Proposal for permits on eight new bus routes
Kambala – PETA PIL: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing to Nov 12
EC updates Maharashtra voter list; Shahada seat has 3 candidates in fray, Nanded North 33
Millions cast vote in historic US presidential election
Wine Merchants’ Association alleges corruption in excise dept, Minister Thimmapur refutes charge
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.