Despite pressure, we stand by our decision on Article 370, CAA, says PM Modi

Addressing a public meeting in Varanasi, PM Modi added that the decision on Article 370 or the Citizenship Amendment Act was necessary in the interest of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets people at the closing ceremony of the Centenary Celebrations of Shri Jagadguru Vishwaradhya Gurukul at Jangamwadi Math in Varanasi | PTI

Varanasi: Amidst continuing protests against the amended citizenship law, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government stood by the decision despite all pressure.

“Be it the decision on Article 370 or the Citizenship Amendment Act, it was necessary in the interest of the country. Despite pressure, we stand by our decision and will remain so,” he said.

Modi was addressing a public meeting in his Lok Sabha constituency.