| Topic | Key Facts |
|---|---|
| Event | 6th anniversary of Article 370's revocation (5th August 2025) |
| Constitutional Basis | Article 370 granted special status to J&K (1949), allowing its own constitution, flag, and autonomy (except defence, foreign affairs, communications). Drafted by N Gopalaswami Ayyangar. |
| Instrument of Accession | Signed by Maharaja Hari Singh (1947) after Pakistan's invasion, leading to J&K's accession to India. |
| Revocation (2019) | Presidential Order reinterpreted "constituent assembly" as "Legislative Assembly". Parliament passed J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, bifurcating J&K into two UTs: J&K (with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature). |
| Reorganisation Act | Leh & Kargil districts → Ladakh UT; rest → J&K UT. 5 Lok Sabha seats for J&K, 1 for Ladakh. Reserved seats in J&K Assembly for SCs/STs; 2 nominated women members. |
| Legislative Powers | J&K Assembly can legislate on State List subjects except "Police" and "Public Order". |
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