<span style="color: #222222;">The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said, the abrogation of article 370 was an internal matter and the move to bifurcate the state into two union territories was taken to ensure the overall development of both Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.<br />''<br />''Addressing the delegation of more than 25 members of the European Parliament in New Delhi on Monday, he said, abrogation of article 370 was a step towards equity and human dignity. He said, the move would ensure good governance where people enjoy the fruits of freedom rather than be constantly under the fear of the bullet.<br />''<br />''Talking about the recently concluded Block Development Council's election, Mr Naidu said, 98.3 percent voter turnout was an indicator for peaceful election.<br />''<br />''About the restrictions imposed in the Jammu and Kashmir, he said, these are temporary in character and relaxations were being given step by</span><br />