NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 02(NVI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reaffirmed the historical and cultural integration of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh with India, citing 8,000-year-old ancient texts as evidence.
Speaking at the launch of the book “Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh: Through the Ages,” published by the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) in New Delhi, Shah emphasized that Kashmir is not just a part of India but an integral part of its civilizational heritage.
Shah referenced ancient granths (scriptures) that validate Kashmir’s connection to India across millennia, asserting that the region is inseparable from the nation’s cultural identity.
He reiterated that Article 370 was a temporary provision and its abrogation in 2019 was a historic necessity. Shah said the move has led to a significant decline in separatism and terrorism, with their supporting ecosystem dismantled.
The Home Minister also highlighted the region’s remarkable progress post-abrogation, including expanded rail connectivity and the construction of India’s longest tunnel, which he hailed as milestones of a new and prosperous Kashmir.
Praising the ICHR, Shah commended its research for countering separatist narratives and reaffirming Jammu and Kashmir’s place in India’s historical and spiritual framework.
“The abrogation of Article 370 has not only ensured peace and development but has also reasserted a historical truth—Kashmir is an inseparable part of India’s soul,” Shah concluded. (News Vibes of India)
