Mehbooba Mufti welcomes SC observation on Article 370
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's observation that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which gives a special status to the state, is not a temporary provision.
"The Hon'ble Supreme Court's observation regarding its (Article 370) permanent status is a welcome assurance to our people," Mufti said in a tweet.
While Article 370 safeguards the territorial integrity of J & K, it plays a bigger role safeguarding the religious, cultural & linguistic integrity of our state . The Hon’ble Supreme Court’s observation regarding its permanent status is a welcome assurance to our people.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) April 4, 2018
She said Article 370 not only safeguards the territorial integrity of Jammu and Kashmir, but also "plays a bigger role" in preserving the religious, cultural and linguistic integrity of the state.The Supreme Court yesterday said Article 370 was not a temporary provision.