Kashmir Observes 7th Anniversary of Article 370 Scrapping

Seven years ago, the Indian government took away a special rule called Article 370 that gave the region of Jammu and Kashmir its own special powers.

On the same day, the region was split into two smaller areas called Union Territories.

This year, people marked the seventh anniversary of that decision.

Some people, like the BJP, were happy and held parades to celebrate.

They say the region has become more peaceful and developed.

Other people, like the National Conference and the PDP, were sad and angry.

They call the day a 'black day' and want the old special status to come back.

The police stopped some of their protest plans, so they had to sit inside their offices instead.

Leaders in Delhi also protested and asked the government to give Jammu and Kashmir back its statehood.

The government promised to do this after elections, but it has not said when that will happen.