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China has termed the bifurcation of the state of JandK as 'unlawful' and 'void' saying it was not effective as some of it is Chinese territory.

PM Modi stated that centuries after Chanakya, it was Patel who had brought smaller states under one flag, one dream of a unified India.

With the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, the number of states in the country has come down to 28 and the number of Union Territories has gone up to nine.

Lieutenant Governors for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories appointed by union govt

The department is in consultation with the Leh Deputy Commissioner and the Ladakh Hill Development Council has identified 201 Kanals of land at Shey Sindhu Ghat village for the college.

The government along with local administration have ensured that while the restrictions are in place, there is no shortage of food, medicines, commodities or services in Jammu and Kashmir.

"India is a vibrant democracy, we do not need international busybodies to tell us how to run our lives", India's ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin.

With the announcement of the UT status for Ladakh, the region has been expressing its joy and pride at finally being able to celebrate their language, culture and identity away from the dominance of Srinagar politics.

Pakistan's ruling party PTI has endorsed NDTV by sharing a video clip from one of their shows where they claim the people of Kashmir are waiting for the curfew to lift so they can 'show' India what they feel, hinting violence and riots.

The curtains finally fall on Article 370 and with it new dawn of hope, dreams, and aspirations await to embrace us!