Customised model suitable for Ladakh will be adopted under Article 371, says Home Ministry draft
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a customised governance model for the Union Territory of Ladakh under Article 371 to address local demands for constitutional safeguards. The plan involves creating an elected body with legislative and financial powers, serving as a transitional step toward the region's long-term goal of statehood.
Why it matters
This development represents a significant administrative shift in the governance of a sensitive border region, balancing local political aspirations with national constitutional frameworks.
A customised sui generis model, which is most suitable for Ladakh, will be adopted under the provisions of Article 371 for the Union Territory of Ladakh, said the draft shared by a team of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with the leaders of civil society groups of the region on Friday (July 3, 2026).
The report provides a factual summary of the government draft and the consensus reached between the Ministry and local civil society groups.
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