PM Narendra Modi Address to Nation on Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir Highlights: PM Modi Ends His Speech With Request to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh For Cooperation

"This decision will support the economic progress of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as well as the whole of India. When peace and prosperity will come in this important part of the world, then efforts for world peace will be strengthened. I call upon my brothers and sisters in Jammu and Kashmir, my brothers and sisters in Ladakh. Come, let us together show to the world how much the strength of the people of this region is, the courage of the people here, how much is their passion," said PM Modi before ending his speech.

"I call upon my brothers and sisters in Jammu and Kashmir, my brothers and sisters in Ladakh. Come, let us together show to the world how much the strength of the people of this region is, the courage of the people here, how much is their passion," said PM Modi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned Eid in his speech. Wished people in advance and said that the government will ensure that the people in Jammu and Kashmir get to celebrate Eid to their heart's content. "The government is taking care that people should not have any problem in celebrating Eid in Jammu and Kashmir. Our companions who live outside Jammu and Kashmir and want to return to their homes on Eid, the government is helping them in all possible ways", said PM Modi.

"I also want to say to every countryman that the concern of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, we are all concerned, their happiness, sorrow and their suffering are no different from us," said PM Modi.

Ladakh has the potential to become the biggest center of Spiritual Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Ecotourism. Ladakh can also become a major center of solar power generation. Now there will be proper use of its potential and new opportunities will be created for development without discrimination.

PM Modi requested Hindi, Tamil and Telugu film industry to invest in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Prime Minister said that this will help the youth to find employment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address said that Jammu and Kashmir can be a state once again. However, Ladakh will continue to be a Union Territory, said PM Modi.

The Prime Minister said that Jammu and Kashmir to have public representatives, MLAs and a chief minister just like in the past. Requests governor to focus on block development, so that elections cann take place soon.

PM Modi said that institutes such as IITs, IIMs, AIIMS And other important institutes to benefit Jammu and Kashmir.

PM Modi lay emphasis on economic development and said that vacancies will be filled and jobs provided to the youth in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The Prime Minister in his speech put focus on how Union Territories get several benefits and how the Police in Jammu and Kashmir will benefit from the government's decisions.

PM Modi said that Union Territories have several benefits, which will now reach people of J&K, Ladakh.

Prime Minister Modi said that Article 370 prevented the Parliament of India from making laws for Jammu and Kashmir, which could be beneficial for Jammu and Kashmir.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the abrogation of Article 377 as an important step in the direction of development of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister said that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir suffered due to Article 377 as no economic development could take place. PM Modi said that, "Pakistan used Article 370 as a weapon against India."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls abrogation of Article 370 a historic step. Says dream of Sardar Patel, Dr BR Ambedkar, Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Atal Bihari Vajpayee's fulfilled.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started his speech and address to the nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to speak on Pakistan and its comments on Kashmir and Article 370 abrogated in Jammu and Kashmir.

Reports say that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will talk on issues in Jammu and Kashmir and government's outlook towards the valley and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The Prime Minister will address the nation in a short while. PM Modi is expected to speak on abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, turning it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.