Rahul Kaul Vakil
Abrogation of Article 370 emphasised implementation of the Indian Constitution in letter and spirit in the region.
After 5 Years, the political landscape in Kashmir shows a lack of dissent on Article 370, and is shifting towards a unified narrative.
While, abrogation of article 370 has brought security, dignity, and opportunities, particularly for marginalized groups but still there are many key challenges yet to be met.
Both Union Territories are governed by centrally appointed administrators, with no elected legislature. The focus shifts from special status to restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
The legal challenges with regard to revocation of special status of Jammu & Kashmir was upheld by the Supreme Court of India. Followed by a peacful election in the region.
Abrogation of Article 370 has been successful in breaking the political structures of sepratist regimes of Kashmiri Elites however key issues like Militancy, rehabiliation of Kashmiri Pandits, unemployment and industrialisation continues to be a challegne for the centre.