BJP had then rejected suggestions that Modi had softened the party's stand on the issue.
"It would be incorrect for anyone to interpret BJP's challenge for a debate on this issue as a softening of stand on Article 370," Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley had said.
BJP has long kept its demand of Article 370's abrogation on the back burner in its quest for allies, who have been wary of its hardline stand, and the elevation of Modi had fuelled concerns that BJP would revert to its original demand under his command.
No objection to Article 370 if it helps J&K: Rajnath Singh
New delhi: Reflecting a change in stance, BJP President Rajnath Singh today said his party has no objection to Article 370 which grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir if it helps in the development
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