<span style="color: #222222;">Home Minister Amit Shah has said, the decision of abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A is a true tribute to over 34 thousand jawans who made the supreme sacrifice for the country.<br />''<br />''The Home Minister said, the step was the need of the hour to ensure that there is peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir.<br />''<br />''Mr Shah was speaking at the 27th Raising day celebrations of Rapid Action Force (RAF) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Ahmedabad in Gujarat.<br />''<br />''The Home Minister expressed confidence in the ability of the security forces to give a befitting reply to anyone who attempts to disturb peace in Kashmir.<br />''<br />''On the occasion, Mr Shah also presented gallantry medals to the family members of the jawans who laid down their lives in the line of duty.</span>