Constitutional reforms in Jammu and Kashmir

Constitutional reforms in Jammu and Kashmir refer to changes in its special status and governance, especially after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. This article granted the region significant autonomy, allowing it to have its own laws and constitution. The removal effectively integrated Jammu and Kashmir into India as two separate Union Territories—Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh—giving the central government greater control over governance, lawmaking, and development. These reforms aimed to unify administrative policies and improve governance but also sparked debates over regional autonomy and identity.