PM Narendra Modi on Article 370 Anniversary: 7 years have passed since the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The Prime Minister talked about the major changes that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in these 7 years. On the completion of 7 years of the abrogation of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in these years there have been massive changes in the lives of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Along with this, PM Modi reiterated his commitment to the progress of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
“Seven years ago on this day (August 5th), Articles 370 and 35(A) became history, marking the beginning of a decisive new chapter in the journey of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Since then, the lives of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have undergone profound changes,” Prime Minister Modi posted on the social media platform ‘X’ on Wednesday.
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Prime Minister Modi further wrote, “Infrastructure has expanded and opportunities have increased in areas such as education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and sports. Whether it is women or marginalized communities, those who were denied their basic constitutional rights for decades have been empowered due to the full implementation of the Constitution of India.”
Seven years ago, on this day, Articles 370 and 35(A) became history, marking a decisive new chapter in the journey of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh.
Since then, the lives of the people of J&K and Ladakh have witnessed wide-ranging transformation. Infrastructure has…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2026
PM Narendra Modi said that this year, August 5th assumes even greater significance as our country celebrates the 125th birth anniversary of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. His lifelong commitment to national unity has inspired generations. The dream he envisioned decades ago became a historic reality on August 5, 2019.
Contribution towards building a developed India
“We reiterate our commitment to the progress of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and to ensure that every citizen has the opportunity to dream big, achieve them and contribute to building a ‘developed India,'” the Prime Minister said in the ‘X’ post.
It should be noted that on August 5, 2019, Parliament approved the repeal of Articles 370 and 35A. With the issuance of the notification, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were reorganized into two separate Union Territories, effective October 31, 2019. Union Home Minister Amit Shah then called it a “historic step to correct a historical wrong.”
Additionally, 170 central government laws that were previously unenforceable were implemented in the region. Of the 334 laws in Jammu and Kashmir, 164 were repealed, and 167 were adapted to the Indian Constitution. With agency input