GS-2PIB Daily05 August 2026pib.gov.in

Prime Minister marks seven years of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A)

The article commemorates seven years since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) on August 5, 2019, highlighting the significant transformation in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted expanded infrastructure, new opportunities in various sectors, and the empowerment of women and marginalized communities through the full application of the Indian Constitution. The anniversary also coincides with the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose vision for national unity is linked to this historic decision.

The article commemorates seven years since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) on August 5, 2019, highlighting the significant transformation in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted expanded infrastructure, new opportunities in various sectors, and the empowerment of women and marginalized communities through the full application of the Indian Constitution. The anniversary also coincides with the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose vision for national unity is linked to this historic decision.

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GS Paper II - Indian Polity and Governance

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Indian Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Amendments & StructureIndian ConstitutionFederal StructureParliament LegislaturesExecutive Judiciary Pressure GroupsGovernment Policies Interventions

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