From abrogation of Article 370 to the foundation laying ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir and the ouster of Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh last year, several important events have unfolded over the years on August 5. (Image: PTI)
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On August 5, 2019, Union Minister Amit Shah announced the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A in Parliament, which had granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Image: PTI)
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This move, a long-standing agenda in the BJP's manifesto, redefined the political structure of the region. Jammu and Kashmir were bifurcated into two union territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. (Image: PTI)
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Another monumental event that took place on August 5 was the foundation laying ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Following the Supreme Court's landmark decision in 2019, which allowed the construction of the Ram Mandir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomipujan. (Image: PTI)
Ram Temple's construction began soon after the foundation laying ceremony and was inaugurated in January 2024. (Image: PTI)
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Neighbouring country Bangladesh went through major political upheaval last year following a massive protest by students against a controversial quota system in government jobs. On August 5, Sheikh Hasina's government was ousted and the prime minister was forced to flee the country. Muhammad Yunus took charge as the chief adviser on August 8, three days after the fall of the Awami League government. (File photo/AFP)
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A year after she resigned and fled to India, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina dubbed the movement that toppled her government as a dark moment in the country’s history. “While they may have taken power, they will never take away our spirit, our resolve, or our destiny. I can assure you of that,” she added. (File photo/AP)
