Article 370 abrogation: Seven years on, what has changed in Kashmir? | In Focus Podcast
Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory awaiting the restoration of statehood. Experts are questioning whether the government's promises of normalcy and stability have been fulfilled.
Why it matters
The status of Jammu and Kashmir remains a central point of contention in Indian domestic policy and regional security discourse.
Exactly seven years ago on August 5th, 2019, the Union government abrogated Article 370, and subsequently, Jammu & Kashmir became a Union Territory, ruled directly from New Delhi.
Legislative assembly elections were held in September 2024 but the newly elected government did not have meaningful legislative or administrative powers.
When it revoked Article 370, the government made two promises: one, that the move will usher in ‘normalcy’ to the Kashmir Valley, and two, that it would restore statehood soon.
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