September 26, 2019

Key Points Regarding Article 370 & 35A


Since article 370 revoked by the Indian government on 5th august 2019 lot of discussions are going on the internet. Here some important points you should know about article 370 and 35A
  • Article 370 of the Indian constitution gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
  • After Jammu & Kashmir accession, National Conference leader Sheikh Abdullah took over reins from Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh and in 1949, he negotiated the states political relationship with New Delhi, which led to the inclusion of Article 370 in the Constitution.
  • Article 35A was added to the constitution through a Presidential Order, issued by the President of India on 14th May 1954, under Article 370.
  • Article 35A allows the Jammu & Kashmir legislature to define permanent residents of the state.
  • With the result of Article 370 & 35A revocation Now, India has with 28 states and 9 union territories
What changes after revocation of Article 370 & 35A
  • Jammu & Kashmir will be like any other Indian state or union territory now.
  • After Article 370 & 35A revoked Jammu & Kashmir residents will have single citizenship of India
  • Centre responsible for administrative, local regulations also
  • People from anywhere in India be able to buy a property and permanently settle in the state.
  • Kashmiri women married to non-Kashmiri can inherit property
  • There will be no separate constitution for Jammu & Kashmir and its citizens.
  • There will be no separate flag for Jammu & Kashmir and it will be on par with the entire country.
  • Central laws can directly be applied and it can declare financial emergencies under article 360 in Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Jammu & Kashmir is a Union Territory now with legislature while Ladakh is an independent Union Territory without any legislature.
  • The Parliament can implement any law without the state’s approval which also includes changing the state’s name and its boundaries.
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