POLITICAL IMPACTS OF ARTICLE 370 OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Abstract

The international world responded strongly to the repeal of Article 370 and the division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019. For the most part, India's choice was met with overwhelming approval. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is granted autonomy under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution (J&K). The terms of the Article have remained contentious due to their uneven application within the framework of free India. This study analyses Article 370 and the legitimacy of the politics around it, based on how the arguments surrounding Article 370 only seek limited influence. These arguments have been investigated using primary and secondary sources, as well as opinions from other traditions. This article also contends that India's move to abrogate Article 370 has resulted in substantial international opposition, impacting the country's narrative on the Valley.