TNPSC Thervupettagam

Article 371 Safeguards for Ladakh

June 26 , 2026 6 hrs 0 min 86 0
  • Centre reaffirmed discussions on constitutional safeguards for Ladakh under Article 371 during a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) meeting on 22 May 2026.
  • Article 371 comes under Part XXI of the Constitution of India, which provides special provisions for certain States and regions.
  • The meeting included representatives of the Ladakh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance.
  • Article 371A (Nagaland), 371F (Sikkim), and 371G (Mizoram) provide region-specific protections on land, culture, and governance.
  • Ladakh became a Union Territory on 31 October 2019 after the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Discussions include proposals for an elected body with legislative, executive, and financial powers for Ladakh.

 

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