Bharat Express

Article 370

On Thursday, the J&K Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah passed a resolution calling for the restoration of statehood to the region.

Notably, Omar became the first Chief Minster after abrogation of Article 370 from the valley. Jammu and Kashmir Conference party finished first securing 43 of total of 90 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. 

'The Prime Minister is an honorable man, and I trust he will stand by his word,' Abdullah said in an interview on issue of restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood

Haryana underwent the assembly election as usual after 5 years, however, this is first assembly election in 10 years following the abrogation of Article 370. 

40 constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir are under the poll process as first assembly election in 10 years concludes today amid final phase. For the third phase, that is taking place amid tightened security, prominent faces including former Deputy Chief Ministers Tara Chand and Muzaffar Beig, are among the 415 candidates in the running today. …

PM Modi has made a heartfelt appeal to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to cast their votes in large numbers.

The Congress also committed to prioritizing domicile residents of J&K for government jobs

Amit Shah also pointed out how, in the past, Article 370 allowed governments to yield to separatist demands.

On Monday, authorities halted the Amarnath Yatra for one day as a precaution due to the fifth anniversary of Article 370's abrogation.

PM Modi's strong remarks were made during the Empowering Youth, Transforming Jammu and Kashmir Programme, part of his two-day visit to the region.