- Abrogation of Article 370 was a big political step taken in the independent India.
- Like the Ram Temple, was part of BJP’s manifestos.
- Court hearing underway but BJP is expected to gain on abrogating the Article.
- ‘One Country, One Constitution’ expected to reach out to people.
- It might have reflections across India including J&K, as did the surgical strikes during 2019 Lok Sabha election.
- What favour BJP are the developments post abrogation.
- Tourism up – 2021 (1.07 crore) | 2023 (2 crore).
- 2023 – 4.4 lakh Amarnath Yatris – highest in last 10 years.
- Investment received since 2019-20 – Rs 5319.35 crore.
- Investment – proposals worth Rs 84,544 crore – in 42 industrial sectors.
- Terrorism significantly declined. No stone pelting incidents in 2023.
- J&K Police Chief – 2023 – local terrorists recruitment down by 80%.
- J&K Police on terror incidents – 2018 (228 incidents) – 2023 (43 incidents).
- Counter-terrorism operations – 2018 (189) – 2023 (48).
- Civilians killed – 2018 (55) – 2023 (13).
- Securities personnel fatalities – 2018 (91) – 2023 (25).
