Wed Sep 18 02:34:14 UTC 2024: ## India Revokes Special Status of Jammu and Kashmir, Bifurcating State into Two Union Territories
**New Delhi, September 18, 2024** – In a landmark decision, the Indian government on August 5, 2019, revoked Article 370 of the Constitution, which had granted special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This move effectively ended the state’s autonomy and bifurcated it into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
The decision, which came as a surprise to many, sparked widespread protests and debate across India. While some hailed it as a necessary step towards integration and development, others condemned it as an infringement on the state’s autonomy and a move that could exacerbate tensions in the region.
The revocation of Article 370 and the subsequent bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir remain contentious issues, with their long-term implications still unfolding.
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