"(Un)constitutional Coup": P Chidambaram On Article 370 Abrogation

On August 5, 2019, the Centre announced nullification of Article 370 of Constitution that accorded a special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

On the second anniversary of the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram alleged on Thursday that every aspect of democracy was "desecrated" on that day and India's democratic credentials were diminished in the eyes of the world. This day (August 5) two years ago a (un)constitutional coup was executed in J&KEvery aspect of democracy was desecrated on that day and India's democratic credentials were diminished in the eyes of the worldWe must stand resolutely with the people of J&K On August 5, 2019, the Centre announced nullification of Article 370 of the Constitution that accorded a special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into Union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. "This day (August 5) two years ago a (un)constitutional coup was executed in J&K," Mr Chidambaram tweeted.