Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Prime Minister's Office on 5th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
On August 5, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A), describing the 2019 decision as a milestone for inclusive development. The document highlights the transformative progress in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh over the past seven years, emphasizing infrastructure growth and constitutional empowerment. This anniversary also coincides with the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose vision for national unity was realized through these reforms.
Key Points / Main Content
Developmental Transformation
Significant infrastructure expansion has occurred across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh since August 5, 2019.
New opportunities have been established in key sectors including education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and sports.
The government remains committed to the progress of these regions to ensure citizens can realize their aspirations.
Constitutional and Social Empowerment
The full application of the Constitution of India has empowered women and members of marginalized communities.
Groups previously denied basic constitutional rights for decades have now been granted these protections.
The abrogation is framed as a decisive chapter that brought inclusive development to the region.
National Unity and Vision
The 2026 anniversary is linked to the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, celebrating his commitment to national unity.
The reforms are aligned with the broader national vision of achieving a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India).
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring every citizen has the opportunity to contribute to the nation’s growth.
Impact Analysis
Citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and LadakhImpact
Residents have witnessed a wide-ranging transformation in their daily lives through improved infrastructure and increased opportunities in education, healthcare, and the economy.
Action Required
Citizens are encouraged to utilize available opportunities to realize their aspirations and contribute to the "Viksit Bharat" vision.
Women and Marginalized CommunitiesImpact
These groups have gained access to fundamental constitutional rights that were previously denied to them for decades, leading to greater social and legal empowerment.
Action Required
They are positioned to exercise their newly restored constitutional rights to participate fully in the region's development.
Government of IndiaImpact
The government has successfully fulfilled a long-standing vision for national unity and established a framework for inclusive growth in the Union Territories.
Action Required
The administration must maintain its unwavering commitment to ongoing developmental projects and the progress of the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Articles 370 and 35(A): Constitutional provisions that previously granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, the abrogation of which is the primary subject of the press release.
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh: The specific territories where the policy's impact is centered, undergoing transformative development in infrastructure and social rights.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India, whose full application to the region was secured through the abrogation, providing basic constitutional rights to marginalized communities.
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: A key political figure whose vision for national unity is cited as the ideological foundation for the integration of the region.
Viksit Bharat: The national vision for a developed India that the progress of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh is intended to contribute towards.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister marks seven years of the
abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A)
प्रव तथ: 05 AUG 2026 2:25PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today marked seven years since the historic abrogation of
Articles 370 and 35(A), describing 5th August 2019 as a defining milestone in India's journey towards
inclusive development.
Shri Modi noted that over the past seven years, the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have
witnessed wide-ranging transformation across sectors. Infrastructure has expanded significantly, while
new opportunities have emerged in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and sports. "The women and
members of marginalised communities, who had been deprived of several constitutional rights for
decades, have now been empowered through the full application of the Constitution of India", Shri Modi
added.
The Prime Minister observed that this year's anniversary assumes even greater significance as the nation
commemorates the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. He said that Dr. Mookerjee's
lifelong commitment to national unity continues to inspire generations, and that the vision he championed
found historic fulfilment on 5th August 2019.
Reaffirming the Government's unwavering commitment to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and
Ladakh, the Prime Minister said that every citizen must have the opportunity to dream big, realise their
aspirations and contribute to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
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.
Since then, the lives of the people of J&K and Ladakh have witnessed wide-ranging transformation.
Infrastructure has expanded, opportunities in areas such as education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and
sports have grown. Be it the women or the marginalised communities, those who were denied their basic
constitutional rights for decades have been empowered thanks to the full application of the Constitution of
India.
5th August this year assumes even greater significance as this is the year our nation commemorates the
125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. His lifelong commitment to national unity
continues to inspire generations. What he envisioned decades ago found historic fulfilment on 5th August
2019.
We reaffirm our commitment to the progress of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh and to ensure that
every citizen has the opportunity to dream big, achieve and contribute to the making of a Viksit Bharat.
#Article370AbrogationSeven 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.
Since then, the lives of the people of J&K and Ladakh have witnessed wide-
ranging transformation. Infrastructure has…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2026
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