J&K, Ladakh witnessed wide-ranging transformation since Article 370 abrogation: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 by highlighting significant infrastructure and socio-economic development in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. He emphasized that the region has seen growth in education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship since the constitutional change in 2019.
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The statement reflects the government's ongoing narrative regarding the success of its policy to integrate the region fully into the Indian constitutional framework.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) said that since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 , the lives of people in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed wide-ranging transformation, with expansion of infrastructure and growth in opportunities in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and sports sectors.
On the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, Mr. Modi said the Centre remains committed to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and to ensuring that every citizen has the opportunity to “dream big, achieve and contribute” to the making of a Viksit Bharat.
Seven years ago, on this day, Articles 370 and 35(A) became history, marking a decisive new chapter in the journey of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh. Since then, the lives of the people of J&K and Ladakh have witnessed wide-ranging transformation. Infrastructure has…
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