Briefed international community on J&K, CAA; countries have shown understanding: Govt

NEW DELHI: The government has briefed the international community on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, with countries showing understanding of India’s position, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan said as a result of the government’s outreach, countries have also called on Pakistan to not allow its territories to be used for terrorism in any manner.

The government has briefed the members of the international community on the facts relating to Jammu and Kashmir and also shared perspectives on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019, Muraleedharan said.

“As a result of the government’s efforts, countries have shown understanding that matters related to Jammu & Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, are internal to India, and that Pakistan sponsored cross-bo