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Constitution Day of India 2024: 7 Facts To Know About Article 370
Updated on: 26 November, 2024 12:57 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Constitution Day of India Post Article 370
November 26 marks yet another historical date as we celebrate the Constitution Day of India. Also known as `Samvidhan Divas`, this day is observed to commemorate the adoption of Indian constitution, which came into force on January 26.
On august 5, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, took a visionary decision to abrogate the Article 370, thus giving Jammu and Kashmir a special status amid the ongoing tensions in the valley.
For the uninitiated, the first assembly election was held this year after the abrogation of Article 370, a bold move by the Modi government that changed the fate of the valley.
Yami Gautam`s Article 370 gives a political narrative about what forced its abrogation, how the valley was before the historic decision, its impact post nullifying the same, and everything in between.
On Constitution Day of India, let`s have a look at seven important facts about Article 370 that every Indian must know.
1. Article 370 came into force following the signing of the "Instrument of Accession" by Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir in 1947.
2. It was Sheikh Abdullah to draft the provision in 1947, who had by then been appointed as the prime minister of Jamuu and Kashmir by Maharaja Hari Singh and Jawaharlal Nehru. He served as the PM of JnK from 1948–53 and then went on to become the chief minister from 1975–82.
Also Read: 8 Bollywood Movies That Represents Fundamental Principles Of The Indian Constitution
3. According to the Constitution of India, Article 370 provides the union territory temporary provisions, granting it special autonomy.
4. The article further states that the provisions of Article 238, which was omitted from the Constitution during the reorganization of Indian states, shall not apply to Jammu and Kashmir.
5. Did you know, Dr. BR Ambedkar, who was the principal drafter of the Constitution of India, had refused to draft Article 370?
6. Under Article 370, the Center has no power to declare a financial emergency under Article 360 in the union territory. An emergency in Jammu and Kashmir can only be declared in case of war or external aggression.
7. The original draft of Article 370 states, "The Government of the State means the person for the time being recognized by the President as the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers for the time being in office under the Maharaja`s Proclamation dated the fifth day of March, 1948."
On august 5, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, took a visionary decision to abrogate the Article 370, thus giving Jammu and Kashmir a special status amid the ongoing tensions in the valley.
For the uninitiated, the first assembly election was held this year after the abrogation of Article 370, a bold move by the Modi government that changed the fate of the valley.
Top 7 facts about Article 370
While there are many Bollywood movies set on the backdrop of Kashmir and its historic events, one stands out in particular that gave us a closer look at why the valley needed to get rid of the particular article.Yami Gautam`s Article 370 gives a political narrative about what forced its abrogation, how the valley was before the historic decision, its impact post nullifying the same, and everything in between.
As the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections begins, I urge all those in constituencies going to the polls today to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. I particularly call upon young and first-time voters to exercise their franchise.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2024
On Constitution Day of India, let`s have a look at seven important facts about Article 370 that every Indian must know.
1. Article 370 came into force following the signing of the "Instrument of Accession" by Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir in 1947.
2. It was Sheikh Abdullah to draft the provision in 1947, who had by then been appointed as the prime minister of Jamuu and Kashmir by Maharaja Hari Singh and Jawaharlal Nehru. He served as the PM of JnK from 1948–53 and then went on to become the chief minister from 1975–82.
Also Read: 8 Bollywood Movies That Represents Fundamental Principles Of The Indian Constitution
3. According to the Constitution of India, Article 370 provides the union territory temporary provisions, granting it special autonomy.
4. The article further states that the provisions of Article 238, which was omitted from the Constitution during the reorganization of Indian states, shall not apply to Jammu and Kashmir.
5. Did you know, Dr. BR Ambedkar, who was the principal drafter of the Constitution of India, had refused to draft Article 370?
6. Under Article 370, the Center has no power to declare a financial emergency under Article 360 in the union territory. An emergency in Jammu and Kashmir can only be declared in case of war or external aggression.
7. The original draft of Article 370 states, "The Government of the State means the person for the time being recognized by the President as the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers for the time being in office under the Maharaja`s Proclamation dated the fifth day of March, 1948."
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