Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to gain the public trust in Jammu and Kashmir before abrogating Article 370.
“There was complete clarity in my mind that taking the public in Jammu and Kashmir into confidence was absolutely essential for the execution of the decision,” he said.
These remarks are featured in the foreword of an upcoming book titled: 370: Undoing the Unjust, A New Future for J&K.
Modi elaborates, “We wanted the decision, whenever it would be taken, to happen with the concurrence of the people rather than imposition.”
The book, researched by non-profit organisation BlueKraft Digital Foundation and published by Penguin Enterprise, delves into the events leading up to the historic decision.
The book discusses in detail how Modi achieved his objective, describing it as "the greatest constitutional feat in India’s history," according to the publishers.
“It sheds light on the historical reluctance to challenge this provision and the eventual paradigm shift brought about by its abrogation in 2019.
“Through careful examination, it discusses how the government resolved legal complexities and safeguarded against security threats to successfully execute the historic decision,” a statement by Penguin said.
The book is filled with anecdotes and provides a detailed account of the region’s history.
The publishers claim it is the "first book of its kind on the Modi government where the actual decision-making process has been documented through interactions with top decision makers including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar praised the book, calling it “an eminently readable account of a crucial decision that has promoted national integration while transforming the development and security landscape of Jammu & Kashmir.”
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