Modi is going to visit Srinagar for the first time since revocation of special status

PM Narendra Modi removed semi-autonomous status of India's only Muslim-majority state in 2019. Modi to visit Srinagar for first time since revoking special status of Kashmir. Modi will also visit the city for the first time in his first visit to the city since the move.

India's top court upholds Kashmir’s loss of special status in ruling hailed by Modi. Kashmir also ruled that the disputed Muslim-majority territory should regain its state designation with local elections to be held next year. Jammu and Kashmir has been declared a state by the Indian government.

When India revoked the disputed valley’s autonomous status, it sparked fears of diplomatic—even nuclear—war. It didn’t need to worry.

India's Supreme Court backs decision to remove special status from Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir divided into two federal territories, dividing it into two states. Indian Supreme Court has upheld Prime Minister Modi's decision to revolve the state of Kashmir.