--- title: "BJP marks fifth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/bjp-marks-fifth-anniversary-of-article-370-abrogation-in-jammu-and-kashmir" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/bjp-marks-fifth-anniversary-of-article-370-abrogation-in-jammu-and-kashmir" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/bjp-marks-fifth-anniversary-of-article-370-abrogation-in-jammu-and-kashmir.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/bjp-marks-fifth-anniversary-of-article-370-abrogation-in-jammu-and-kashmir" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-08-04T17:45:58.300Z" source_reported: "2026-08-04T16:09:00.000Z" updated: "2026-08-04T19:16:43.327Z" trust_score: 45 critic_score: 55 hype_score: 35 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-04T17:06:40.342Z" --- # BJP marks fifth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir *Party credits Modi and Shah for constitutional equality and Supreme Court validation of the move* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 45 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports and five digests; no named sources or documents cited. - Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. No quotes from affected parties or officials in digests; limited context. - Hype 35 of 100, lower is better. Headlines overstate outcomes; digests lack detail to match claims. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - The BJP marked the fifth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation, calling it a historic step for Jammu and Kashmir’s integration with India. - The party credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for the decision, which it said ensured constitutional equality and social justice. - The BJP cited a December 2023 Supreme Court ruling that upheld the constitutional validity of the abrogation. - No left- or centre-rated outlet reported on the BJP’s statement. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Jammu and Kashmir unit issued a statement on 4 August 2024 to mark the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. 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. 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. 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. ## What the coverage left out No left- or centre-rated outlet ran this story. The omission is a finding: the BJP’s statement was not reported by any outlet outside the right-rated sample. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (1) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 83% (5) 1 of 7 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-04T17:06:40.342Z. **Coverage watch:** closed. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-05T11:30:17.457Z. Watch closed 2026-08-05T11:30:17.457Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - The Times of India reported the BJP’s statement in full. The article led on the party’s claim that the abrogation ensured equality, justice, and one Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir. It quoted BJP spokespersons crediting Modi and Shah for decisive leadership and political courage. The report included the party’s assertion that the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the abrogation in December 2023. - The Times of India used the BJP’s wording to describe the abrogation as a historic step and a turning point for marginalised communities. It carried the party’s claim that central laws were extended to Jammu and Kashmir, strengthening grassroots democracy through the panchayati raj system. The report did not include any voices outside the BJP. **Settled coverage blindspot:** left. This finding was made after the coverage watch closed. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 4 - high: 1 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/article-370-abrogation-ensured-equality-justice-one-constitution-in-j-k-bjp/articleshow/132866808.cms) — Article 370 abrogation ensured equality, justice, one Constitution in J-K: BJP - [The Hans India](https://thehansindia.com/news/national/7-years-of-article-370-abrogation-residents-of-jk-share-insights-on-silent-transformation-1105099) — 7 years of Article 370 abrogation: Residents of J&K share insights on silent transformation - [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/podcast/article-370-abrogation-seven-years-on-what-has-changed-in-kashmir-in-focus-podcast/article71305391.ece) — Article 370 abrogation: Seven years on, what has changed in Kashmir? - [organiser.org](https://organiser.org/2026/08/04/373446/bharat/article-370-at-7-how-infrastructure-boom-and-economic-growth-are-transforming-jammu-kashmir) — Article 370 at 7: Infrastructure growth reshapes J&K economy - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/article-370-abrogation-anniversary-j-k-pojk-present-contrasting-development-trajectories) — Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary: J-K, PoJK present contrasting development trajectories - The Tribune - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/india-news-seven-years-on-article-370-abrogation-spurs-infrastructure-and-economic-growth-in-j-k-7545079.html) — Seven Years On, Article 370 Abrogation Spurs Infrastructure and Economic Growth in J-K - [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/seven-years-on-article-370-abrogation-spurs-infrastructure-and-economic-growth-in-j-k20260804133838) — Seven years on, Article 370 abrogation spurs infrastructure and economic growth in J-K ## Questions **What did the BJP say about Article 370’s abrogation?** The BJP called the abrogation a historic step that ensured constitutional equality and social justice in Jammu and Kashmir. It credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for the decision, citing a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that upheld its validity. The party said central laws were extended to the region as a result. **Which outlets reported on the BJP’s statement?** Only the right-rated Times of India reported the BJP’s statement on the fifth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation. No left- or centre-rated outlet carried the story, according to the reports available. **What did the Supreme Court rule on Article 370?** The BJP said the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the presidential measures that rendered Article 370 inoperative in a December 2023 judgment. The Times of India reported the party’s claim but did not include independent verification of the ruling’s details. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/bjp-marks-fifth-anniversary-of-article-370-abrogation-in-jammu-and-kashmir. 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