Life's changed in J&K, Ladakh since Article 370, 35(A) repeal: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the seventh anniversary of the repeal of Articles 370 and 35(A) in Jammu and Kashmir. He credited the decision with fostering infrastructure growth, economic opportunity, and the empowerment of marginalized communities in the region.
Why it matters
The repeal remains a cornerstone of the current Indian government's domestic policy, representing a significant shift in the constitutional and administrative status of the region.
NEW DELHI: The lives of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh have witnessed wide-ranging transformation since Articles 370 and 35(A) were repealed, PM Narendra Modi said on the seventh anniversary of the decision, stating that the removal of the erstwhile state's special status marked a decisive new chapter for the region, now divided into two Union territories (UTs).Modi emphasised the special significance of the anniversary as his govt is commemorating the 125th birth anniversary of BJP's ideological inspiration Syama Prasad Mookerjee this year.
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