What Prime Minister Modi Said On 5th Anniversary Of Article 370 Abrogation
On the occasion its fifth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the abrogation of the of Article 370 helped the region with security, dignity and opportunities, while adding that it has ensured that corruption which plagued Jammu and Kashmir for decades has been kept at bay.
“Today, we mark five years since the Parliament of India decided to abrogate Articles 370 and 35(A), a watershed moment in our nation’s history. It was the start of a new era of progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. It meant that the Constitution of India was implemented in these places in letter and spirit, in line with the vision of the great men and women who made the Constitution,” PM Modi said in an X post on the anniversary of the decision that caused a political storm in the entire country, especially in Jammu and Kashmir.
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He further added, “With abrogation came security, dignity and opportunity for the women, youth, backward, tribal and marginalised communities who were deprived of the fruits of development. At the same time, it has ensured that corruption, which plagued J&K for decades, has been kept at bay. I assure the people of J&K and Ladakh that our Government will keep working for them and fulfil their aspirations in the coming times.”
Today we mark 5 years since the Parliament of India decided to abrogate Articles 370 and 35(A), a watershed moment in our nation’s history. It was the start of a new era of progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. It meant that the Constitution of India was…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2024
Meanwhile, opposition leaders such as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference chief spokesman Tanvir Sadiq on Monday claimed that they were placed under house arrest. Congress and the PDP slammed the BJP for holding celebrations, and termed August 5 as a “black day” in India’s history.
The Amarnath Yatra, which commenced on June 29 and will conclude on August 19, has been suspended for a day after as part of a “precautionary measure.”
What Is Article 370?
The Article 370 came into effect in October 1949. It gives special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The special status included Jammu and Kashmir to have its own constitution, a state flag and autonomy over its internal administration except in foreign affairs, communications, defence and finance.
The disputed Himalayan region received the special status after Kashmir’s Hindu ruler, Hari Singh, signed an agreement to join India in 1947 under the Instrument of Accession.
Drafted as part of the Constitution’s “Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions” in Part XXI, Article 370 had a provision called Article 35A added in 1954. The provision gave state lawmakers the power to ensure special rights and privileges for permanent residents of the state.
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On August 5, 2019, the PM Modi-led government repealed Article 370. The government bifurcated Kashmir into two areas: Jammu and Kashmir in the west and Ladakh in the east. Following the repeal of the article (and article 35A),
In 2023, the Supreme Court upheld the government’s decision stating that the region should be restored to the same statehood as any other state in India “at the earliest and as soon as possible.”
