The Facts
The Indian Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled day-to-day hearings concerning petitions to overturn a government move to revoke the Indian-administered Kashmir's special status. The status had been set to be overturned from August 2.
A five-judge bench led by Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud will hear 23 different petitions challenging the changes made to Article 370, which date back to a decision made in 2019. The court will direct all parties to submit their written evidence by July 27.
The Spin
Narrative A
The Supreme Court must reverse the Indian government's unlawful decision to strip Kashmiris of their special autonomy and history. The words of Article 370 are very clear that it cannot be made redundant by any branch of the state. The decision in 2019 is a blot on the Indian constitution, and the Supreme Court must take a stand against the Modi government's attempt to undermine Indian law.
Narrative B
Thanks to Modi and his decision to remove Article 370, peace currently exists in Jammu and Kashmir. Security has been fortified and the frequency of terrorist incidents has dwindled. It is only because of Modi and his politicians' considered governance that the nightmares of the previous decades have been shattered, and the regions are now able to develop and progress.
