Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday and was received at the Jammu airport by BJP’s senior leaders in the state. This is his first official visit to the union territory after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
Article 370, combined with Article 35A, accorded Jammu and Kashmir special status under the Constitution of India, allowing it to have a separate constitution and a separate penal code among other legal distinctions.
Prior to his visit, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said Modi is traveling there to participate in the celebration of the National Panchayati Raj Day and address ‘Gram Sabhas’ across the country. He will also visit Palli Panchayat in Samba district.
He will also inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore.