Srinagar, Oct. 24 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday praised the Indian Army for playing a pivotal role in establishing peace in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the region's streets are now filled with hope instead of unrest following the abrogation of Article 370.

Speaking at the ongoing Army Commanders' Conference in Jaisalmer, Singh said, "PM Modi's historical move to abrogate Article 370 integrated J&K with the rest of the country. Post-abrogation, the streets of the region are now filled with hope instead of unrest."

He added that the people of J&K are confident about their future and have become masters of their own destiny, as decision-making now lies in their hands. The Defence Minister credited the Army as a pillar of ...