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India scraps Article 370 relating to Kashmir

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Hello there, inquisitive reader! Today, we’re going to talk about something important that happened in India. It’s about a special thing called “Article 370.” Imagine it like a magical rulebook that gives one special place, called Jammu and Kashmir, some extra powers.

So, Article 370 was like a superhero cape for Jammu & Kashmir. It allowed them to have their own rules and be a bit different from the rest of India. They had their own set of laws, like how you have your own rules in your clubhouse with your friends. But some grown-ups in the government felt it was time to take off this superhero cape and make Jammu & Kashmir more like the other parts of India.

Article 370: Vanished Charms

  • The grown-ups had a big meeting, and the head of all the ministers, the Prime Minister, was there. They decided to remove Article 370 through a presidential order. That’s like a super-duper official stamp saying, “Okay, let’s do this!”
  • But guess what? Not everyone was happy about it. The people who were against this decision, called the Opposition, were a bit upset. They had different ideas about keeping the superhero cape on Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Now, it’s not just about taking away the cape, they also wanted to split Jammu & Kashmir into two parts – J&K and Ladakh. It’s like dividing a big pizza into two smaller ones, but not everyone at the pizza party agreed.
  • Before they made this big announcement, they stopped people from having meetings and playing on the internet in Jammu & Kashmir. It’s like saying, “Hold on, let’s make sure everyone is ready for this big change.”
  • Now, let’s understand what this “Article 370” thing was all about. Imagine it like a special rule in a game that only Jammu & Kashmir could use. With this rule, the people there had their own special powers in many things. Like, they had different laws about who can buy land or live there. It’s like how you have special rules in your club, and only your closest friends can join.
  • But there were some things they still needed to ask the big boss, the Parliament, about. You know, just like you sometimes need to ask your parents before making big decisions.
  • So, the grown-ups thought about it and said, “Hmm, let’s change things up a bit.” They felt it would be better if everyone followed the same rules across the country, just like how you have the same rules for all your friends when you play games.
  • Now, it’s time to learn what’s happening now. Remember, this is just like a story that keeps going, and we have to stay tuned to see what happens next. So, the Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah, told everyone about the plan to remove Article 370. It’s like telling the whole school about a big change they want to make.
  • As we follow this story, we can see that some people are happy, and some are not. Just like how you feel when your favorite toy gets taken away, or when you share your ice cream with friends, and they have different feelings about it.
  • So, what can we learn from this? Well, it’s essential to understand that big decisions can have different effects on different people. Sometimes, things change, and we have to adapt, just like when we learn new games or make new friends. It’s okay to feel emotional about it, but we also need to be understanding and kind to one another.
  • Now, the story will keep unfolding, and we’ll see how things turn out. Remember, even in serious matters, there can be comical sides too, just like in a funny movie. It’s essential to be sensitive to everyone’s feelings and find a way to laugh together while respecting each other’s perspectives. And who knows, there might be more surprises and twists in the story of Article 370!

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