<span style="color: #222222;">An influential American Congressman, George Holding applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday for taking the bold steps on Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article 370, an outdated and temporary provision of the Constitution.<br />''<br />''The Republican lawmaker said that the Indian Parliament passed the legislation changing the status of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and modified provisions that were an obstacle to economic development and promoted a sense of separatism.<br />''<br />''Mr. Holding said, the temporary provision of the Indian constitution also created a polarising environment that was exploited politically. He added, several groups based in Pakistan were able to conduct cross-border terrorism that wreaked havoc on individuals and families and led to a morbid economy.<br />''<br />''The Lawmaker said, Pakistan-based terror groups, have recently floated posters warning common citizens against venturing out, going to work, and visiting public places.</span><br />