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Background
Overview
This event significantly altered India's federal structure, constitutional provisions, and the rights of citizens in a specific region. It has profound implications for national integration, security, and socio-economic development, making it a crucial topic for understanding Indian polity and governance.
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to have its own constitution and limiting the Indian Parliament's legislative power over the state. Article 35A, derived from Article 370, empowered the J&K legislature to define "permanent residents" and grant them special rights and privileges.