J&K, Ladakh have entered 'a decisive new chapter': PM Modi on Article 370 anniversary
Prime Minister Modi marked seven years since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. This move ushered in a new chapter for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The region has seen wide-ranging transformation and expanded opportunities for its citizens. Constitutional rights have been ensured for all, empowering previously marginalized communities. The government reaffirms its commitment to the progress…
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the seventh anniversary of the repeal of Articles 370 and 35(A), proclaiming that this act ushered in a transformative era for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. In a post on X, Modi highlighted the constitutional amendments made on August 5, 2019, which expanded prospects in infrastructure, education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and sports while upholding constitutional rights for all citizens.
Seven years prior, on this day, Articles 370 and 35(A) ceased to exist, signifying a critical juncture in the evolution of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Since then, the lives of the region's inhabitants have undergone significant shifts. Infrastructure has expanded, educational, healthcare, entrepreneurial, and sporting opportunities have flourished.
Notably, the rights of women and marginalized communities, who were previously stripped of their constitutional entitlements for decades, have been restored through the complete implementation of the Indian Constitution. Modi underscored that this year's anniversary carries added importance, coinciding with India's 125th birth anniversary celebration of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
The occasion assumes even greater significance as this marks the year when India commemorates the nation's 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. His unwavering dedication to national unity continues to serve as an inspiration for generations. Modi reiterated the government's commitment to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, affirming that every citizen will have the chance to dream big, succeed, and play a role in shaping a Viksit Bharat.
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