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Ladakh to receive proposed UT-level elected body with legislative powers
The Indian government is working toward establishing a Union Territory-level elected body in Ladakh that would possess legislative and financial powers. According to Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, discussions held between the Ministry of Home Affairs and representatives from the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance focused on providing constitutional safeguards for the region, specifically through provisions under Article 371.
While there is agreement that the new body should be elected directly through constituencies, several key issues remain unresolved. These include the specific division of powers between the proposed UT-level body and the existing Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs). The Centre has provided Ladakh leaders with a list of 8 to 10 unresolved questions to deliberate upon.
Former MP Thupstan Chhewang characterized the recent deliberations as positive and constructive, noting a willingness from the government to engage with the region's long-standing demands. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for October, with the goal of preparing an advanced draft of a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
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Ashish Kundra · Kargil Democratic Alliance · Ladakh · Leh Apex Body · Ministry of Home Affairs
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The division of powers between the proposed UT-level body and the existing Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) is still being settled. jknewsline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Centre has shared a list of 8 to 10 unresolved questions with Ladakh representatives to deliberate on. jknewsline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The next meeting is scheduled for October, with the goal of having an advanced draft of a Constitutional Amendment Bill ready.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Discussions are focused on incorporating special provisions under Article 371 to provide constitutional safeguards for Ladakh. www.latestly.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government is planning to establish a Union Territory-level body in Ladakh with legislative and financial powers.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former MP Thupstan Chhewang described the meeting between the Ladakh Sub-Committee and the Ministry of Home Affairs as positive and constructive. www.latestly.com