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India eliminated big reason behind terrorism, separatism: Modi

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

India has eliminated a big reason behind sowing of seeds of terrorism and separatism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday, in a clear reference to abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and reorganisi­ng of the state.

Addressing the Indian diaspora here, prime minister Modi said his government was working to fulfil those aims that seemed impossible.

“You are aware that India has decided to eliminate a big reason behind sowing of seeds of terrorism and separatism,” Modi said.

“When decision is right, its echo is heard across the globe. And I can hear it in Thailand as well,” he said at the ' Sawasdee PM Modi' event.

Modi also received a standing ovation after he referred to abrogation of Article 370 provisions. He said the ovation was for India's Parliament and parliament­arians.

Article 370 of the Indian Constituti­on was scrapped on August 5. It had “temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir” allowing it to have its own Constituti­on.

The union territorie­s of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, have been carved out of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in accordance with the government's August 5 decision.

Expectatio­ns of people are more from those who work and deliver, he said to a huge applause from the audience.

Modi told the audience that their appreciati­on for the decision is for India's Parliament and parliament­arians. In his speech, Modi also talked about the Kartarpur Corridor opening and said that pilgrims will now be able to visit Kartarpur Sahib freely.

 ?? PHOTO: PTI ?? Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted on his arrival in Bangkok on Saturday
PHOTO: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted on his arrival in Bangkok on Saturday

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