PM Narendra Modi vehemently defended the repeal of Article 370, citing the Supreme Court's support for his government's action. He claimed that no force in the cosmos could reinstate the constitutional provisions that had been revoked and that the legislation had ushered in a new era of development in the formerly terrorist-prone Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh regions, which are now popular travel destinations.
“Post-370, J&K and Ladakh are transformed places, thronged by tourists instead of terrorists. Movies are being shot and screened, while stone-pelting has ceased. Kashmiri families have welcomed the change. As for those who are spreading confusion because of their political motives, I want to make it clear: no power in this universe can bring back Article 370,” the PM said in an interview with a newspaper. Recalling the recent SC verdict, the PM said the apex court had made it clear that there could not be two constitutions in the country.
“Abrogation of Article 370 was more important for the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh than any political agenda. A few family dominated parties were controlling the region for a long time but people there want to join the mainstream of growth and ensure a safe future for their children,” he said. To a question about BJP picking relatively new and little-known leaders as chief ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, Modi said the leaders had lots of experience and hard work behind them.
He mocked individuals who questioned the BJP's decisions, saying that it was unfortunate for the nation that a sizable portion of the influential class in the country had a limited and cliched worldview.