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The party described the move as a historic step that laid the foundation for peace, transparent governance, and inclusive development in the region. It said the decision ensured constitutional equality and full integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"BJP spokespersons Purnima Sharma and Rajni Sethi attributed the decision to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Sharma said the abrogation fulfilled the commitment to one nation, one Constitution, and one flag. She added that the Constitution of India became fully applicable to Jammu and Kashmir, extending fundamental rights and constitutional safeguards to its citizens."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sharma said several central laws on education, women’s safety, child protection, and social justice were extended to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation. She also cited the Supreme Court’s December 2023 judgment, which upheld the constitutional validity of the presidential measures that rendered Article 370 inoperative. Sethi said the move removed constitutional barriers for women, children, and marginalised communities."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"No left- or centre-rated outlet ran this story. 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