Once in a while controversy of Article 370 pops up in the mainstream media and political discourse. However, not many people know what it exactly is. To clear out the doubts and confusion surrounding Article 370, we have prepared this Article 370 explanation with the top 8 interesting facts.

Article 370 has been a topic between media and politics for over decades due to the controversy surrounding it. Now and then, when something happens in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, it makes its way into discourse again. However, most Indians don’t know what this article is, what’s its provision and powers. It is essential to know all about Article 370 to clear out the smog of confusion around it. In this article, we will talk about some interesting Article 370 facts and other details.

Interesting Facts About Article 370 All Indians Need to Know

• As per the Constitution of India, it is Article 370 that provides some temporary but special provisions exclusively to the Jammu and Kashmir state, and grants autonomy to the state.
• Due to Article 370, the provisions from the article 238, which were excluded from our Constitution in 1956, shall not apply to the Jammu and Kashmir state.
• As we all know Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the principal drafter of our Indian Constitution, however not many know that he refused to draft the Article 370 when he was asked.
• It was our Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru who asked Sheikh Abdullah, a Kashmiri leader, to seek the help of Dr. Ambedkar to prepare the special article that would later be included in our Constitution.
• In the end, the drafting of Article 370 was done by Mr. Gopalaswami Ayyangar.
• Mr. Gopalaswami Ayyangar worked as a Diwan to the King of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh. Later on, he became a minister in the first Union Cabinet of India.
• Under Temporary and Transitional Provisions of Part XXI, this article has been drafted.
• As per this article, Indian Parliament can not increase or reduce the borders of this state.

Some Other Interesting Facts About The State of Jammu & Kashmir

• Jammu and Kashmir state’s legislature term is six-years unlike other state legislative assemblies in India.
• State of Jammu and Kashmir has its separate state flag.
• It’s not a criminal offense to insult India’s national symbols in the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
• Excluding the laws regarding defense, foreign affairs, finance, and communication, most of the laws need approval by the State Government before they are executed in the State.
• Citizens of Jammu & Kashmir are subject to the restrictive laws that come under the Constitution of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
• The State of Jammu & Kashmir doesn’t come under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
• Surprisingly, the citizens of J & K have dual citizenship, which gets canceled upon marriage with citizens of the other states.
• Shockingly, a Kashmiri woman will be stripped off of the citizenship if she marries a man from other Indian states; however, ironically, she won’t lose it if she marries a Pakistani man.
• Indians from the other states can’t purchase any property in Jammu & Kashmir.
• A Pakistani can get Indian citizenship if he marries a girl from Kashmir.

These are some of the interesting facts regarding Article 370 explanation that all Indians must know. Make sure to read and share this article with your friends and family members, to remove the confusion surrounding this controversial article.