Strong Governance and National Unity Crush Roots of Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that strong governance and national unity had crushed the roots of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the region's complete integration after the abrogation of Article 370 reflected Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's vision of a united India. He credited Patel's goal of uniting the entire Kashmir, which was thwarted by then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, as the inspiration behind the government's actions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 reflects Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's vision of a united India.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi credited Patel's goal of uniting the entire Kashmir, which was thwarted by then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, as the inspiration behind the government's actions.
  • The development in Jammu and Kashmir over the last few years reflects Patel's dream of a united and strong India.
  • India has adopted a policy of decisive response to any threat, as seen in "Operation Sindoor", where the government has demonstrated its capability in securing the nation.
  • The government has taken steps to weaken and eliminate the support structure of "urban Naxalites" and Maoists, putting an end to their support.
  • The efforts of the government over the last decade have ensured that the Constitution now applies in all regions of the country, with Jammu and Kashmir becoming an integral part of the national mainstream.

Statistics:

  • More than 560 princely states were united into the Indian Union after Independence, with Patel playing a key role in this process.
  • 11 years of government efforts have resulted in breaking the back of the Naxalites and Maoists, ensuring the Constitution's application in all regions.
  • Operation Sindoor showcased India's ability to take decisive action against threats to national security.
  • Patel's actions laid the foundation for the nation's progress, with his vision of a united India now a reality in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sources:

  • "Sardar Patel wanted to unite the entire Kashmir, just as he did with other princely states. But Nehru ji stopped his wish from being fulfilled. Kashmir was divided, given a separate Constitution and a separate flag, and the nation suffered for decades because of Congress's mistake," according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in [1].
  • "After 2014, the country has once again seen the extraordinary willpower inspired by Sardar Patel's vision. Today, Kashmir has broken the chains of Article 370 and has completely joined the mainstream," Modi added in [1].
  • "In the last 11 years, India's greatest success has been in breaking the back of the Naxalites and Maoists," Modi said in [1].
  • National Unity Day is observed every year on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a key role in uniting more than 560 princely states into the Indian Union after Independence [2].

[1] - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary celebrations, 2025, source - [The Northlines](https://www.thenorthlines.com/valley-free-from-terrorism/).

[2] - National Unity Day, source - [The Northlines](https://www.thenorthlines.com/national-unity-day-marked/).