Bharat Express

Abrogation of Article 370

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.