Prime Minister marks seven years of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A)
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today marked seven years since the historic abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A), describing 5th August 2019 as a defining milestone in India’s journey towards inclusive development.
Shri Modi noted that over the past seven years, the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed wide-ranging transformation across sectors. Infrastructure has expanded significantly, while new opportunities have emerged in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and sports. “The women and members of marginalised communities, who had been deprived of several constitutional rights for decades, have now been empowered through the full application of the Constitution of India”, Shri Modi added.
The Prime Minister observed that this year’s anniversary assumes even greater significance as the nation commemorates the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. He said that Dr. Mookerjee’s lifelong commitment to national unity continues to inspire generations, and that the vision he championed found historic fulfilment on 5th August 2019.
Reaffirming the Government’s unwavering commitment to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the Prime Minister said that every citizen must have the opportunity to dream big, realise their aspirations and contribute to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
