Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) seven years ago "marked a decisive new chapter" in the journey of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, asserting that the move has brought about a "wide-ranging transformation" in the lives of the people.

In a social media post, PM Modi highlighted that infrastructure has expanded and opportunities in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and sports have grown since August 5, 2019. He said women and marginalised communities, who were denied their basic constitutional rights for decades, have been empowered through the full application of the Constitution of India.

The Prime Minister noted that this year's August 5 assumes added signif...