Article 370 has nothing to do with secularism: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 17:52

After BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s calls for debate on the controversial Article 370 sparked war of words and attracted ire of political parties, senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Wednesday defended Modi.

Bill passed, law formed on women rights in J&K: Cong Minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 20:59

Lashing out at Narendra Modi for his "lack of knowledge", the Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said a Bill to provide "rights" to women even after their marriage outside the state had been passed and a law formed.

Row over Narendra Modi`s call for Article 370 debate escalates

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 20:24

The row over Narendra Modi`s call for a debate on Article 370 of the Constitution escalated on Tuesday with BJP being accused of stoking "communal tension" for political gains.

Article 370 used as shield to stop legislations from reaching J&K: BJP

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 19:14

BJP today hit out at those targeting its prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on his remarks on Article 370 and emphasised that no special Constitutional provisions are needed for Jammu and Kashmir.

No change in official position, want Article 370 in J&K abrogated, says RSS

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 18:30

As political parties try to corner BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for his call to have a debate on Article 370, RSS spokesperson Ram Madhav on Tuesday accused the parties of running away from the debate.

Money for Kashmir going inside pockets of corrupt: Naqvi

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:48

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the money collected for the progress of Jammu and Kashmir goes inside the lockers of a limited section of society instead of the common man, due to corruption.

Narendra Modi`s call for debate on Article 370 is irrational: Sharad Yadav

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:18

Joining the chorus against Narendra Modi`s recent call to have a debate on Article 370, Janata Dal (United) president Sharad Yadav said the issue can never be solved.

‘Narendra Modi can’t repeal Article 370 even if he becomes PM for 10 terms’

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 09:46

A furious war of words has erupted over Article 370 of the Constitution, which gives a special status to Jammu and Kashmir, after BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi called for a debate on the issue.

Article 370 is Constitution`s integral part, can`t be amended: Soz

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 22:35

Claiming Article 370 is an "integral part of the Constitution" and it cannot be amended, J&K Congress` Saifuddin Soz challenged Narendra Modi to participate in one-on-one debate with him on the issue.

Panun Kashmir backs Narendra Modi over debate on Article 370

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:26

Panun Kashmir, an organisation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, on Monday supported the BJP`s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi`s suggestion to hold debate on Article 370.

Country can`t have 2 Constitutions, Article 370 has to go: VHP

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:05

In an apparent disapproval of BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi`s attempt to soften the party`s stand on Article 370 of the Constitution, VHP on Monday asserted that "a country can not have two Constitutions and any provision which allows this has to be abolished."

BJP’s J&K wing backs Modi, challenges Omar for debate on Article 370

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 19:44

State unit of BJP slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for criticising Narendra Modi over his remark on Article 370 and challenged him to hold debate over issue with any BJP leader.