After amidst tensions hanging over Jammu & Kashmir, finally on Monday Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a resolution at Rajya Sabha that all clauses of Article 370, which gave special priveledges to the state have been revoked entirely. 

This announcement has divided India, with some condemning and some supporting while some confusion over what is happening. So here is everything to grasp about the status of Jammu & Kashmir and the people living there before and after the revocation of Article 370. Below we have enlisted 10 Changes in Jammu & Kashmir After The Revocation of Article 370.

10 Changes in Jammu & Kashmir after Article 370

Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir

Before Article 370 - Jammu & Kashmir was the only state which had its own constitution. They also had to follow Section 1 and Article 370 under the Indian Constitution.  

After Article 370 - After the repeal of Article 370, there will be no separate constitution for J&K and its citizens. 

Citizenship of People

Before Article 370 - The inhabitants of the state enjoyed dual citizenship which was of both states as well as of India.

After Article 370 - The citizens have just one citizenship which will be common to all other residents of the state.  

Ownership of Property

Before Article 370 - Only people who had citizenship of J&K could buy and sell the property.   

After Article 370 - Indian citizens from other states of the country can buy and sell property under J&K. 

Status of the Flag

Before Article 370 - The J&K State had two different flags of India and one of the state. 

After Article 370 - Now after 370 there will be no separate flag for J&K and it will be on par with the entire country.

Fundamental Rights of Citizens

Before Article 370 - The natives of Jammu & Kashmir did not have all the Fundamental Rights which were enjoyed by the rest of the country due to its special status. 

After Article 370 - The natives of J&K will enjoy the Fundamental Rights as enjoyed by the Indian citizens of other states. 

Application of Laws

Before Article 370 - The residents of J&K had separate laws related to citizenship, ownership of property and fundamental rights. 

After Article 370 - There will be no separate laws for the natives of J&K. It will be the same as the rest of the country. 

Central Laws

Before Article 370 - Only state laws can apply before and the central government had no authority to declare financial emergencies.  

After Article 370 - Central laws can directly be applied and it can declare financial emergencies under article 370 in J&K. 

Geographical Changes

Before Article 370 - Jammu and Kashmir was a state with separate provisions where Ladakh was a part of the state. 

After Article 370 - J&K is a Union Territory with legislature while Ladakh is an autonomous Union Territory without any legislature.  

National Anthem

Before Article 370 - J&K had separate national anthems of the article which was of the state and the country. 

After Article 370 - There will be only one national anthem for the entire state. 

Application of laws by the Parliament

Before Article 370 - Except for defence, foreign affairs, finance, and communications, Parliament needs the state government's approval for applying any laws.

After Article 370 - The Parliament can implement any law without the state's approval which also encompasses replacing the state's name and its boundaries.