Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that Article 370 was a hindrance in the development of Jammu and Kashmir and urged the youth of the state to understand the ground reality and be a part of development and growth of the country.

"Youth should free themselves from all fear they had in mind. Article 370 was a hindrance in the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The time has come that the youth from J-K also understand the reality and be a part of the development and growth of the country," he said.