Amit Shah Releases Book on Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh's Geo-Cultural Unity
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Through The Ages' Book Launched by Amit Shah |
| Event | Release of the book 'Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Through the Ages: A Visual Narrative of Continuities and Linkages |
| Released By | Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah |
| Key Dignitaries Present | Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, ICHR Chairman Prof. Raghuvendra Tanwar |
| Publisher | National Book Trust |
| Book Focus | Documents India's geo-cultural unity, counters myths of disunity, and highlights Kashmir's 8,000-year history |
| Main Themes | - Historical and cultural significance of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh - Kashmir's historical role for over 8,000 years |
| Heritage and Documentation | - Describes sculptures, stupas, and temple ruins from Ladakh and Drass - Sanskrit references from Rajatarangini |
| Kashmir's Cultural Role | Nurtured Buddhism, Sufism, Shaivism, and various faiths over centuries |
| Abrogation of Article 370 | - Credit to PM Modi for abrogation on August 5, 2019 - Article 370 viewed as the root cause of separatism and terrorism |
| Key Statements from Shri Amit Shah | - "Kashmir is an inseparable part of India." - "Article 370 was a facilitator of terrorism." - "Cultural and linguistic heritage now secure under PM Modi's leadership." |