Union home minister Amit Shah praised the creation of "Naya Kashmir", highlighting that Article 370 fueled separatism leading to terrorism. The abrogation of the article under PM Modi's leadership reduced terrorism by 70%, fostering Kashmir's development and unity with India. Shah emphasized India's unique cultural unity while dispelling historical misconceptions propagated during colonial rule.
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