ARTICLE 371 LADAKH
Kiren Rijiju says Ladakh will get special provisions under Article 371 soon
Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered strict enforcement of food safety norms across the Union Territory, warning nearly 8,800 food businesses of penalties of up to Rs 10 lakh and imprisonment for serious violations. Meanwhile, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Ladakh may soon receive special provisions under Article 371.
Ladakh 2025 protest case: Cases against 25 withdrawn, Panchayat elections preparation begins
Ladakh will withdraw cases against 25 individuals involved in a protest incident. Preparations for upcoming Panchayat elections in Ladakh are now commencing. A meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs is scheduled for early September. Land use changes and Nautor land tenancy rights will be regularized soon. Tourism sector will now receive electricity at industrial tariffs.
Ladakh groups submit ‘non-negotiable’ demands for elected assembly, home affairs under govt
Representatives of Ladakh submitted a set of “non-negotiable” demands to the Ministry of Home Affairs, including an elected legislative assembly headed by a chief minister and control over home affairs. The Kargil Democratic Alliance and Apex Body Leh also sought constitutional safeguards, withdrawal of cases linked to the September 24 incident and compensation.
Ladakh leaders meet Union home ministry officials in Leh, discuss statehood and special provisions
Ladakh's Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance met with Union Home Ministry officials, confirming their demands for statehood and special provisions like Article 371(A) to (J) were included in meeting minutes. The government agreed to a framework for legislative powers, fostering optimism for future discussions in New Delhi. Additionally, the withdrawal of cases related to a 2025 incident was sought.
Ladakh observes complete shutdown, accuses Centre of 'dilly dallying' over pending demands
Ladakh observed a complete shutdown Tuesday as residents protested alleged broken promises by the Union home ministry. Hundreds gathered in Leh, demanding the inclusion of key agreements from a May 22 meeting. Leaders from Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance accused the central government of delaying action on crucial local issues, leading to widespread business closures in Leh and Kargil.
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Shutdown across Ladakh as LAB, KDA push for 'credible dialogue' with Centre
Ladakh observed a shutdown as the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance protested the Centre's alleged failure to honor agreements from May 22 talks. Thousands rallied, demanding "credible dialogue" and expressing resentment over the UT administration's unilateral decisions on land, liquor policy, and tourism. The groups seek statehood and Sixth Schedule protections, accusing the government of a deepening "trust deficit" and delaying progress on long-pending demands.
Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance call for strike on Ladakh on June 23, warn administration of any misadventure
Ladakh's Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance have announced a region-wide strike for June 23. They accuse the Home Ministry and UT administration of stalling on promises made in a May meeting and excluding crucial decisions from official records. Leaders expressed frustration, alleging the Centre is using delays instead of addressing Ladakh's core demands.
Ladakh groups call for shutdown, citing 'mistrust' with Centre over May 22 meeting minutes
Ladakh's apex bodies have called for a region-wide shutdown on June 23, accusing the Centre of omitting key decisions from official minutes regarding Ladakh's political future. Leaders expressed deep mistrust, warning of a return to demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards. They also criticized the UT administration for unilateral decisions and alleged attempts to divide local leadership.
Mehbooba Mufti calls for Ladakh like unity in J&K and reach out to PM and HM for dialogue
Mehbooba Mufti urges political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to unite. She proposes a joint outreach to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The aim is to initiate a constructive dialogue on the region's issues. Mufti believes this collective approach is crucial to address despair and disillusionment. She emphasizes setting aside differences for the common good.
Ladakh clinches deal with Centre in 7 years, J&K parties say it took 70 and still failed
Ladakh's representatives have secured an in-principle understanding with the Centre for constitutional safeguards. Jammu and Kashmir parties acknowledge this success. They contrast Ladakh's achievement with their own region's prolonged struggle for similar rights. Leaders express disappointment over the decades-long inability of J&K leadership to secure these aspirations. The focus remains on the ongoing demand for statehood and Article 370 restoration.
Ladakh, Centre reach 'in-principle' consensus on governance model
Ladakh representatives have reached an in-principle understanding with the Indian government. This agreement focuses on restoring democracy and providing constitutional safeguards. Elected representatives will hold legislative, executive, and financial powers. Bureaucrats will report to the elected head. Statehood is a future possibility once revenue criteria are met. Discussions continue on a draft proposal.
Ladakh leaders demand confidence building measures, High Powered Committee meeting ahead of Amit Shah's visit to Leh on April 30
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Ladakh soon. Representatives seek confidence-building measures for meaningful dialogue. They want cases against protestors withdrawn and compensation for victims. A sub-committee meeting is scheduled for May 22. Ladakh seeks statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule. Hopes are high for a resolution to long-standing demands.
Inconclusive Ladakh–MHA talks see demands on statehood, Sonam Wangchuk detention
Ladakh representatives met with the MHA in Delhi, engaging in heated discussions without reaching a conclusion. The MHA committed to another meeting within a month. Key demands for statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and the release of Sonam Wangchuk were reiterated by the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance.
As Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra enters Arunachal, Congress attacks BJP over China issue
The Congress leader would then move towards Nyokum Lapang from where he would embark on a foot march to the Malo Tarin government higher secondary school ground to address a public rally. Gandhi would also address a press conference at Itanagar on Saturday. Gandhi will leave the state capital on Sunday morning through Hollongi.
Azad is 'Mir Jafar' and 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam Ramesh
There must be some special provision for protecting the land and job rights of people in Jammu and Kashmir which Article 370 did in a way, Ramesh added. "The most important thing is to make J&K a full-fledged state, have elections here and bring Ladakh under Schedule VI. Difference between schedule VI and a UT (Union Territory) is that elected representatives manage affairs under Schedule VI and in UT, a joint secretary in the ministry of home affairs runs the UT," he said.
Kargil, Leh join hands to push for statehood, constitutional safeguards for Ladakh
The Leh-based Apex Body of People's Movement for 6th Schedule and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) leaders also said they have reached the consensus to seek one more Lok Sabha seat and two Rajya Sabha seats from the region besides a special recruitment drive for the local youth to fill up over 10,000 vacancies within a month.
Centre mulling option of introducing residency norms for Jammu & Kashmir
The options include introducing mandatory requirement of 15-year residency in government jobs, ownership of land, seats in professional and college education, the official said. The special arrangement will be on the lines of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
No question of extending Article 371 to J&K: Jitendra Singh
Article 371, which has special provisions and is applicable in some states especially in the Northeast, safeguards the rights of native people with regard to religious or social practices, customary laws and procedures, ownership and transfer of land and resources, and employment and education.
15-year residency to be must for owning land in J&K, Ladakh?
While there is no review of scrapping of “special status” for J&K, sources indicated that domicile policy for the two Union territories will be notified soon. The policy will specify a domicile cut-off period for residents. A proposal on the table is to make 15 years of residency in the Union Territory a mandatory requirement for domicile status.
Govt to implement NE growth model in J&K and Ladakh: Jitendra Singh
Union minister of state for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh said that the model of development initiated in the northeast will be implemented in Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh.
View: 70 years on, history has repeated itself in Kashmir in a strange way
Special status reflected the different manner in which the former princely state became part of India.
View: Indira and VP Singh could have buried 370 but they clung to it as a test of secularism
As the vote in Parliament demonstrated, the mood against persisting with a constitutional status for J&K was overwhelming and bipartisan
Article 370 had led J&K to psychological isolation: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
"Article 370 had led to a psychological isolation. That was not just hindering development but also facilitating terrorism."
Parliament gives nod for removing Jammu and Kashmir's special status, splitting J&K to 2 UTs
The resolution was passed by Lok Sabha with 351 members in support and 72 against it, while one member abstained.
Article 370: Will revoking special status be good for Kashmir, India?
The challenge, now, will be to ensure that the ownership for such a move is taken by the state’s people.
Article 370 scrapped: Centre's J&K move sparks fear in Mizoram
There are fears that Modi govt might scrap the special provisions that protect the interests of Mizoram's indigenous people.
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