New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) seven years ago ushered in a "decisive new chapter" for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, asserting that the two union Territories have witnessed significant development, greater opportunities and constitutional empowerment since the landmark decision of August 5, 2019.
In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the scrapping of the special status provisions transformed the lives of the people by ensuring the full application of the Constitution of India and expanding opportunities across multiple sectors.
"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," Modi wrote.