Received Full Understanding From US On Kashmir Reorganisation newindianexpress.com
India said on Thursday it has received full understanding from across the political spectrum in the US over its decision relating to withdrawal of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India remained engaged with various stakeholders in the US, including the Trump administration, the Congress, civil society and others in addressing their questions on the issue.
In August, India announced withdrawing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and dividing the state into two union territories.
“We have received full understanding from across the political spectrum in the US that the decision related to Article 370 is purely India’s sovereign and internal decision,” Kumar said.
He was asked to comment on US lawmaker Pete Olson’s remarks that India’s decision to revoke the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir created “equality for all Indians” and can be a “stepping stone to peace” in the Valley.
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