G20-2023, KASHMIR AND THE ABROGATION OF ART. 370

AUTHOR – SAKSHI, FACULTY OF LAW, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY

Best Citation – SAKSHI, G20-2023, KASHMIR AND THE ABROGATION OF ART. 370, ILE JOURNAL OF ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES (ILE JALS), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 6-13, APIS – 3920 – 0056 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2

Abstract

This article talks about the abrogation of Article 370 by the Indian government in August 2019 and the bifurcation of the State of Jammu & Kashmir into two union territories- the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union territory of Ladakh. Starting with the historical origin of Article 370, the special status of Jammu & Kashmir as the result of its abrogation, and the impact of abrogation; this article analyses how the international community reacted especially China and Pakistan. And from there to hosting the G20 meeting at Srinagar. Catering seventeen G20 nations that included four of the P5, the invitee nations, and the 7 international organizations is an applaudable step. The article discusses the participants of the meeting and goes on to talk about the benefit that India and Kashmir going to have because of this step. Kashmir has the nickname – Paradise on Earth. Its tourism industry has tremendous potential. The G20 meet showcased Kashmir’s potential to the whole world.

Keywords: (Jammu and Kashmir, Abrogation of Article 370, G20 Meet, India, Tourism)