Article 370 abrogated by the Government of India

Article 370 that provided autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir was included in the constitution of India in 1956 and was repealed by the President of India effective 6 August 2019. Inclusion of Article 370 has been a contentious matter right from its beginning. 

Let’s dive into the details of Article 370, so we understand the history better.

Accession of Jammu and Kashmir

After the independence and bifurcation of India into two countries, princely states had given a chance to join any of the countries or to remain a separate country. Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of Jammu & Kashmir, decided not to join any country but to stay independent.