On the current curbs on communication, he said if "the threat level is high then protection level should also be high."
Noting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is getting better, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday said that restrictions can only be lifted only when Pakistan 'behaves'.
Addressing to the restrictions concern in J&K, the NSA said that the right to life is the most important human right. Safety of people is the most important priority of the government. Reasonable restrictions are necessary for peace and protection of life.
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Giving a historical perspective on Article 370, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said, "Constituent Assembly of India had representatives from all over the country, including J&K. Constitution-making is the sovereign right of Nation."
"Article 1 of the Indian Constitution included J&K as a State of the Union. Article 370 only article out of 395 Articles in Constitution, which was Temporary. Constitution-making and Amendment is totally an internal matter. The accession of J&K predates inclusion of Article 370 in Constitution."
"The accession of J&K predates inclusion of Article 370 in Constitution. Article 370 has been amended in the past. It was not part of any bilateral or multilateral agreement. It's totally an internal matter," he said.
On the current curbs on communication, he said "if the threat level is high then protection level should also be high. Our objective is to protect and secure people of Kashmir, the most important human right is the right to life. Reasonable restrictions are required for ensuring peace and protection of Right to life," he said.
(With inputs from ANI)
1. Right to life most important human right: NSA Doval
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National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has said that Article 370 did not give special status but ensured special discrimination. The most important human right is the right to life. Reasonable restrictions are required for ensuring peace and protection of Right to life.
Pakistan efforts at creating turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir shows desperation as they have lost face in front of those whom they sold false dreams.
"Pakistan’s Operation Topac (gun in pastho) used Article 370 as a basis to create a separatist mindset and state support for terrorism. This basis stands demolished," NSA added.
"42,000 lives lost due to cross border terrorism sponsored by Pakistan," NSA said.
"Pakistan sponsored terrorists are making all efforts to prevent the restoration of normalcy. It is evident by the killing of civilians and putting threatening posters," Ajit Doval said.
2. Pak never objected to inclusion of J&K as an integral part of India in Constitution
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday said that Pakistan has never objected to the inclusion of Jammu and Kashmir as a State of the Union or as an integral part of India in Constitution.
"Pakistan never objected to the inclusion of J&K as State of the Union or as an integral part of India in Constitution. Article 370 amended in the past. It was not part of any bilateral or multilateral agreement. Totally an internal matter," he added.
3. Not even a single bullet fired in Kashmir in past one month: NSA Doval
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National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday said that in the past one month starting from August 5, 2019, it has been for the first time since 1988 that not even a single bullet has been fired in the Valley.
Doval was speaking to national and international journalists on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and addressed issues like restrictions in the Valley, how the situation was getting normal after the abrogation of Article 370.
"I think the situation is getting much better than what I anticipated. Only one incident is reported on August 6 in which one young boy succumbed to his injuries. He did not die of bullet injury. Post mortem report says he died because some hard object that hit him. In so many days, only one incident has been reported and it may be noted that we are talking about the terrorist infested area," Doval said.
4. Measures taken to restore normalcy in J&K
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Measures to restore normalcy in J&K:
