Jammu, 05 August (H.S.): The BJP on Wednesday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A on August 5, 2019, marked the beginning of a new era of unity, equality and development for Jammu and Kashmir and fulfilled a long-standing national commitment.

The assertions were made at a meeting of the BJP Jammu and Kashmir spokespersons held at the party headquarters in Jammu under the chairmanship of chief spokesperson, Sunil Sethi.

Fifth of August, 2019, marked the beginning of a new era of unity, equality and development for Jammu and Kashmir, Sethi said.

According to the BJP, the decision taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah strengthened India's unity and integrity while ensuring Jammu and Kashmir's full constitutional and developmental integration with the rest of the country.

The meeting recalled that the BJP had consistently advocated the removal of Articles 370 and 35A for decades and said the decision reflected the party's commitment to the principle of One Nation, One Constitution and equal rights and opportunities for all citizens of Jammu and Kashmir, he said.

The spokespersons also highlighted what they described as positive changes witnessed in the Union Territory over the last six years, including accelerated infrastructure development, transparent governance, stronger democratic institutions, improved public welfare and the extension of central laws and welfare schemes to all sections of society.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar