New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked seven years since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A), describing August 5, 2019, as a defining milestone in India’s journey towards inclusive development and national integration.
In a post on X, the PM said the past seven years have witnessed wide-ranging transformation across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with significant progress in infrastructure and expanded opportunities in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and sports.
Modi said the full application of the Constitution of India in the two regions has empowered women and members of marginalised communities who had remained deprived of several constitutional rights for decades.
“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,” he said.
The PM noted that this year’s anniversary carries added significance as the nation commemorates the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
He said Dr. Mookerjee’s lifelong commitment to national unity continues to inspire generations and that the vision he championed found historic fulfilment on August 5, 2019.
Reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Modi said every citizen should have the opportunity to dream big, realise their aspirations and contribute to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
