New Delhi, August 6: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday backed the Narendra Modi government’s decision to scrap provision of Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The Gulf country has taken note of the latest development regarding Jammu and Kashmir. Ahmad Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India termed it as the decision as an internal matter of India. Farooq Abdullah Threatens to Move Court Against Scrapping of Article 370, Says 'I Have Been Put Under House Arrest'; Amit Shah Rebuts Claim.

Al Banna told Reuters, “We also took note of the introduction of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill in the Indian Parliament aimed at replacing Article 370 with the creation of Ladakh region and the state of Jammu and Kashmir as India’s two new Union Territories.” Jammu and Kashmir Loses Privileges Under Article 370, Article 35A: What Does it Mean For Kashmiris and Other Indians?

The diplomat further added that the reorganisation of the state is not a unique incident in the history of Independent India. According to the UAE ambassador, the Indian government had taken the decision to reduce regional disparity and improving efficiency. He also expressed hope that the Modi government’s decision will bring prosperity to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

On Monday Home Minister Amit Shah proposed a resolution in the Rajya Sabha to dilute Article 370. The provision of the article which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The state was also divided into two union territories – Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Jammu and Kashmir will have a legislative assembly, while there will be no legislature in Ladakh.

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