Article 370 prevented progressive laws from being extended to J&K and Ladakh: Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar affirmed Article 370's temporary nature, stating it hindered progressive laws in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. Speaking in Singapore, he highlighted the benefits of its revocation, citing its role in fostering separatism and violence. The government revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019, integrating Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.
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