Bharat Express

Abrogation of Article 370

Jammu and Kashmir is one of the focus region for current government in terms of development and political aspirations both.

Giving the message of service PM On 5th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation wrote, "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."

Security tightened in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district on Monday as India marks the 5th anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 today.

The prime minister said Article 370 was the main hurdle in bringing all-round development in Jammu and Kashmir and the BJP government has abrogated it.

The Supreme Court first agreed with the Centre's argument that the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution is "subordinate" to the Indian Constitution, which is placed on a higher pedestal

Along with Article 370, Article 35A authorized the legislature of the former state to define "permanent residents" and grant them exceptional rights and privileges in terms of public employment, immovable property, and settlement.

On the eve of the anniversary of the amendment of Article 370 which removed special status for Jammu and Kashmir, Taha visited the valley to see for himself what the current status of Kashmiris is like.