*WASHINGTON: The New York Timeslink, aleading American newspaper has opposed the Indian government’s move toscrap occupied Kashmir of its special status guaranteed in itsconstitution.*
In an editorial, The New York Times called New Delhi’s move as dangerousand wrong.
By revoking the special status of the mountainous territory, India iscourting conflict with Pakistan, the editorial read.
The Indian government knows how incendiary its actions are, which is why,before making the announcement on Monday, it ordered tens of thousands moretroops into Kashmir, put major political figures under house arrest,ordered tourists to leave, closed schools and cut off internet services.
It said the United States, China, the United Nations and other powers withinfluence over India and Pakistan must urgently do what they can.
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On Monday, Indian President had signed a bill to abrogate Article 370,about the special status of Kashmir, from the Indian constitution.
According to the Constitution of India, Article 370 provides provisionsregarding special autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
As per Article 35A, a person cannot acquire any immovable proper in Kashmirif he or she is not a permanent resident of the region.
