India's Constitutional Change: Revocation of Article 370 and 35-A and the Repercussions from Pakistan

Author(s) : Mohsin Abbas, Dr. Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad Arslan

Abstract:

The revocation of article 370 & 35-A by Prime Minister (PM) Modi Government on August 5, 2019 marked significant constitutional changes, depriving the people of Jammu & Kashmir from their special status. This move was aimed to integrate Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. The paper employs a qualitative methodology, analyzing secondary data from different sources to understand the implications of the revocation of article 370 & 35-A. The findings inculcate that the revocation of article 370 & 35-A has led to significant social, political and economic upheaval in Jammu & Kashmir, by widespread violation of human rights and economic instability. The paper concludes that India intended to assert its strong control and promote development. Contrary to their aims behind revocation of article 370 & 35-A, they exacerbated tensions and instability in the region and also highlighted the issue internationally, calling for a balanced approach to achieve a long-lasting peace between two nuclear armed states.