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Article 371(K) for Ladakh: MHA’s Proposed Governance Model

12 September 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSArticle 371(K) forLadakh: MHA’sProposedGovernance Model12 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Ministry of Home Affairs floated Article 371(K) for an elected Ladakh body.

Key facts

  • Placed in Part XXI, which deals with special provisions.
  • A sui generis model with lawmaking authority over listed subjects.

Background

  • A 2019 law (J&K Reorganisation Act) made Ladakh a UT with no legislative assembly; the Lieutenant Governor and officials ran things.
  • LAB and KDA demanded statehood, Sixth Schedule protection, public service commissions and parliamentary representation.

Aim

  • Restore democratic rule and protect tribal rights, land and ecology.

Exam angle

  • Agitating groups: LAB and KDA.

Test yourself

1. The proposed Article 371(K) for Ladakh would sit under which part of the Constitution?

It is proposed as Chapter K under Part XXI.

2. Which Act made Ladakh a Union Territory without a legislative assembly?

The J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 created UT Ladakh without a legislature.

3. Which two groups jointly demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule protection for Ladakh?

Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance joined forces.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 11 September 2026 (19 topics).

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