‘Hoping draft ready by Oct’: Ladakh chief secy as UT seeks Article 371 safeguards
Ladakh officials are working toward securing constitutional safeguards under Article 371 to protect local interests. The administration aims to have a draft bill ready by October following discussions with local representative bodies.
Why it matters
This move represents a significant constitutional development for Ladakh as it seeks to define its governance and protections as a Union Territory.
NEW DELHI: Ladakh chief secretary Ashish Kundra said on Thursday that the Union Territory is moving towards seeking constitutional safeguards for its local population under Article 371, along with the creation of a UT-level elected body with legislative and financial powers.Kundra said a meeting of the sub-committee was held at the ministry of home affairs on Wednesday with the leadership of the Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance from Ladakh.
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