Madhya Pradesh Declares Bollywood Movie 'Article 370' Tax-Free, Chhattisgarh May Follow Suit

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the state government has decided to declare the Bollywood movie 'Article 370,' directed by Aditya Suhas Jambale, as tax-free in the state. The film, released nationwide on February 23, focuses on the abrogation of Article 370 and its impact on Jammu and Kashmir.

Chief Minister Yadav stated that making the film tax-free is an effort to help citizens understand the reality of Article 370 and its implications. He emphasized that the abrogation of Article 370 has opened doors for immense development possibilities in Jammu and Kashmir.

The movie, featuring Yami Gautam in the lead role, explores the rise of terrorism in Kashmir and the government's efforts to combat it. Yadav believes that the film provides an opportunity to closely understand the historical and present circumstances in Jammu and Kashmir.

Following Madhya Pradesh's decision, sources suggest that Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and his ministerial colleagues watched the movie in Raipur and are likely to declare it tax-free in the state as well. The film portrays a significant socio-political narrative and has garnered attention for its depiction of events surrounding Article 370.