Jammu- Kashmir is no longer a state of India, on 31st October the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was passed making Jammu-Kashmir one of the union territories of our country. This act reconstitutes Jammu-Kashmir into one and Ladakh into another union territory.
Under Article 370 of the Indian constitution, Jammu and Kashmir received special status. But after Prime Minister Narendra Modi revoked this article, Jammu and Kashmir became an equal part of India with all the provisions of the Indian Constitution being applicable to these states. This enabled the parliament to enact and pass the new Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 making it and Ladakh the latest union territories of our country.
China on Thursday objected to this and referred to it as "unlawful and void". They objected claiming that some area is part of China and India's decision to include some of it into its administrative jurisdiction is like challenging Beijing's sovereignty. As reported by Indian Today, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said, "China urges the Indian side to earnestly respect Chinese territorial sovereignty, abide by our treaties and uphold peace and tranquillity in the border areas and create favourable conditions for a proper settlement of boundary question."
Here is how Twitterati reacted to the news:
Today brings into force the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir into India. Now on, we have two new Union Territories #JammuAndKashmir and #Ladakh with complete applicability of Indian Constitution.
— Anirudh Kumar Mishra (@Anirudh_Astro) October 31, 2019
We've Ek Nishaan, Ek Samvidhan. Congratulations to all citizens of India. pic.twitter.com/uymCEVvVzR
Just see what Changes in #JammuAndKashmir from today in a summarised form. I will be failing in my duty as a citizen of India if " I Do not thank Modi Govt for taking this decision as I expect AN ERA OF PEACE & GROWTH TO START IN J & K FROM TODAY. - pic.twitter.com/yhlgVz6ckZ
— Totlani Krishan (@kktotlani) October 31, 2019
You can call it a state, a union territory, a war-torn place or paradise on earth but for us, it is home, just home.
— Samiya Latief (@Samiyalatief) October 31, 2019
You can change the names, demography, even people but what will you do about the Kashmiri hearts.#JammuAndKashmir #Ladakh #Kashmir #UT #AcheInHeart #HomeOnMyMind
It’s official now ! 9 UTs & 28 states!
— King Snow (@king_snow008) October 31, 2019
Good morning Jammu & Kashmir.
Good morning Ladakh.
History made. Akhand Bharat??
#JammuAndKashmir
Calling for celebrations for the reorganization of #JammuAndKashmir by way of a systematic, planned deceit at the behest of a 'terror' threat is diabolical.
— Sidrah (@SidrahDP) October 31, 2019
As if years of dehumanization wasn't enough.
Absolutely shameful.
Indians celebrating this, heard of Karma?
https://t.co/xmHQC6c4EK
— Naina ?? (@NaIna0806) October 31, 2019
With abrogation of Article 370 the dreams of Sardar Patel,Dr. Ambedkar & Shyama Prasad Mookherjee has been fulfilled.The Kashmir Policy stands among the most consequential decision of PM Modi ushering a new dawn in the region. #JammuAndKashmir
Also Read: PM Narendra Modi Addresses India After Revoking Article 370 and 35A in Jammu And Kashmir
How's The Josh ???#JammuAndKashmir #NewUT #NayaJammu #NayaKashmir #NayaLadakh
— Ashish Kohli ?? (@dograjournalist) October 31, 2019
Beginning of a new chapter for Ladakh, #JammuAndKashmir
— Seema Choudhary (@Seems3r) October 31, 2019
Article 370 gave nothing but terror & separatism to J&K !
I share my redundant JK State Subject.
— Manu Khajuria ?? (@KhajuriaManu) October 30, 2019
The curse of the “Valid Until Marriage” which was never fully removed, came back to haunt.
I pray for justice, equality, peace and progress for all people and regions of my beloved home state #JammuAndKashmir #JKUnionTerritory pic.twitter.com/NI8KayqEgI
Changing Sign codes
— Ashish Kaul (@AshishBkaul) October 30, 2019
Jammu and Kashmir is now
Union Territory Jammu Kashmir
Hey People , We kicked Dual Citizenship
Jai hind ,Jai Jammu#JammuAndKashmir #Article370 pic.twitter.com/2z8shY3eoS
Today #JammuAndKashmir is at a cusp of change.
— IkkJutt Jammu (@IkkJutt_Jammu) October 30, 2019
From a state founded by Great Dogra rulers to a de facto Islamic state run by kashmiri hegemonic rulers to the #UTOfJammuAndKashmir , the journey has been extremely tough for 'aam janta' in last 72 years.
Nevertheless we welcome it.
Happy Birthday to the two new UTs..
— Thayanithi (@thayanithhi) October 31, 2019
Jammu & Kashmir
Ladakh..#JammuAndKashmir #Ladakh pic.twitter.com/SisaDJyWHQ
J&K now officially becomes a #UnionTerritory
— Richa ?? (@richa_2009_j) October 30, 2019
A Big blow to dynast politics and hopefully the beginning of the end of the terrorists. #JammuAndKashmir https://t.co/ea2B0MKbK6
India will wake up with a completely integrated #JammuAndKashmir in Bharatvarsh. Beautiful beginning for #Ladakh too. Truly a tribute to the Iron man who played a pivotal role in the unity of India. Atma of #SardarVallabhbhaiPatel must be delighted tonight!! #SardarPatel
— Priyanka (Astrology Guidance) (@AstroAmigo) October 30, 2019
Dear Indians,
— Soumya :) (@SoumyaPosts) October 31, 2019
Congratulations on getting two new union territories today??
May the change always be for good?
#JammuAndKashmir #Ladakh