Kashmir is an integral part of India: Prashant Bhushan

"Of course the union government is fully entitled to deploy the army for external defence in Kashmir as well as protecting the minorities there if there is a threat to minority rights.

"It is the prerogative of the state to deploy security forces including armed forces for any stretch (of time) to internal and external security.

"This prerogative must be exercised in the best interests of people and as far as possible with their consent."