Overview
On 5 August 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commemorated seven years since the historic removal of Article 370 and Article 35(A). The Prime Minister highlighted the transformation in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh over the past seven years.
Key Developments Since 2019
- Significant expansion of road, rail and digital infrastructure across both Union Territories.
- New educational institutions and scholarships have increased enrolment, especially among women and marginalised groups.
- Healthcare facilities have been upgraded, with tele‑medicine services reaching remote villages.
- Entrepreneurship schemes and sports academies have created jobs and promoted talent.
- Full application of the Indian Constitution has restored constitutional rights to women and historically excluded communities.
Important Facts Highlighted by the PM
The Prime Minister linked the anniversary with the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. He said Mookerjee’s vision of a united India found historic fulfilment on 5 August 2019. The PM reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensure that every citizen in the region can "dream big, achieve and contribute" to a Viksit Bharat (developed India).
Relevance for UPSC Aspirants
Understanding the abrogation is essential for GS Paper II (Polity) and GS Paper III (Economy & Development). The move altered the federal structure, created two new Union Territories, and triggered large‑scale development programmes. It also raises questions on constitutional law, centre‑state relations, and the political legacy of leaders like