Scrapping of Article 370 is Decisive Battle Against Years of Proxy War, Terror Acts by Pakistan, Says Amit Shah

Gurgaon: The abrogation of Article 370 provisions is a "decisive battle" waged by the Narendra Modi government to end years of proxy war and terrorism from Pakistan and the step will bring everlasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.

Attending the 35th Raising Day celebrations of the counter-terror force National Security Guard (NSG) as the chief guest, Shah said the recent decision to repeal special provisions in Jammu and Kashmir will help to "completely eradicate" the Pakistan-sponsored terrorism from the Kashmir Valley.

He said his government is firm on the policy of "zero tolerance" on terrorism and the NSG is an important instrument to achieve this goal.