JAMMU: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Monday termed Article 370 abrogation a "transformative decision", saying the move ushered in the new era of empowerment for marginalized sections and strengthened grassroots democracy in Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.

He said the decision taken on August 05, 2019 drove youth of the region towards socio-economic growth and cultural revival.

"Today marks five years since the historic abrogation of #Article370 and 35A under PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's leadership. This transformative decision has ushered in a new era of empowerment for marginalized sections and strengthened grassroots democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh," Home Minister Amit Shah said in a post on X.

"The region's youth have driven socio-economic growth and cultural revival, making the Modi govt's efforts to foster peace and comprehensive development a grand success," he said.

"We thank Modi Ji for this landmark decision and reaffirm our dedication to advancing the region's aspirations and transformative progress," the post added.

Notably the Government of India on August 05, 2019 abrogated Article 370 and 35(A), and divided the erstwhile State of J&K into two Union Territories Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.