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What about Punjab, Northeast: SC questions Centre's J&K bifurcation rationale

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The Centre on Wednesday defended abrogating Article 370, arguing that the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir was "one of a kind" considering its strategic importance, adding that such a situation wouldn't arise again, LiveLaw reported. However, the Supreme Court stated that the Jammu and Kashmir situation wasn't unique and questioned the Centre's rationale behind the reorganization.