New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that the Central government’s move to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution was a historic one and it paved way for equal development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
“The abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution by two-thirds majority in both the Houses of Parliament is not only historic but it has also paved the way for equitable development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh,” he said while addressing the joint session of Parliament ahead of the Budget Session.
He congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for joining the mainstream of development.
The President stressed that the priorities of his government includes rapid development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, protection of culture and traditions, transparent and honest administration and empowerment of democracy.
The abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution by two-thirds majority in both the Houses of Parliament is not only historic but has also paved the way for equitable development of Jammu – Kashmir and Ladakh: President Kovind pic.twitter.com/Kw7m9EBjNH
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“Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, while around 3,500 houses were built in Jammu – Kashmir till March 2018, in less than two years thereafter construction of more than 24,000 houses has been completed,” said President Kovind.
The people of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh are now getting full benefits under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Yojana, Ujala Yojana, DBT and food subsidy, in a transparent manner, he added.
