NEW DELHI, AUG 5 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said abrogation of Article 370 and 35A ushered in a new era of empowerment for marginalised sections and strengthened grassroots democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

On social media platform X Shah said, “Today marks five years since the historic abrogation of Article370 and 35A under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. This transformative decision has ushered in a new era of empowerment for marginalised sections and strengthened grassroots democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh”.

He said, “The region’s youth have driven socio-economic growth and cultural revival, making the Modi govt’s efforts to foster peace and comprehensive development a grand success”.

“We thank Modi Ji for this landmark decision and reaffirm our dedication to advancing the region’s aspirations and transformative progress,” Shah said. (UNI)