Prez gives assent to J&K reorganisation legislation, 2 new official UTs from Oct 31
The Parliament had earlier this week given its nod to the legislation for bifurcating the state.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2019-08-09 15:23 GMT
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday gave assent to a legislation through which Jammu and Kashmir would be split into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that two new Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh -- will come into existence on October 31.
The Parliament had earlier this week given its nod to the legislation for bifurcating the state, a bold and far-reaching decision that seeks to redraw the map and future of a region at the centre of a protracted militancy movement.
The President has given assent to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, a home ministry official said.