Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, is a law passed by the Indian government that reorganized the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It revoked the special status previously granted to it under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which allowed greater autonomy. The Act split the region into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This change means the regions are now directly governed by the central government, reducing local autonomy. The move aimed to promote integration, security, and development but also sparked significant political and social debate.