#193: What after 370?
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With 370 gone, India is officially
Indestructible union of destructible states
in both letter & spirit as envisioned by Dr. Ambedkar
All about #UPSC since 370 abrogation 🧵
In simpler words,
370 gave undeclared 'internal sovereignty' to JnK
This is against spirit of 'Ek Desh, Ek Pradhan, Ek Vidhan'
CJI Chandrachud discarded it today
What changed post 370 abrogation?👇🏼
Let's divide it in:
• Peace
• Development
• Politics & others
..and decode these one by one
a) Peace
• Reduced stone pelting incidents & militancy
• Reduced instances of civilian & forces injuries
• Improved law & order
b) Development (JnK)
Connectivity, Education, Health, Tourism, Sports & Youth, a new face is seen in Kashmir
• Schemes implemented: PMUY, PMABY, PMAY, PM KISAN
• Events w/o any militant casualty: G20 meetings, Investors' summit, Khelo India Games
Politics?👇🏼
• Grassroot democracy established
• Delimitation process complete
• 2 bills passed in December 2023 for JnK Reservation & Reorganization
Looking at trajectory, Statehood restoration is next in line
Is it same for Ladakh? Take a look! 👇🏼
Development (LA)
• Initiatives on: Infra, Telecom, Education, Health etc.
Hill council for Kargil district + panchayat/urban local body elections
Is this all free from challenges, CSEWhy?
NO! Take a look at 'em below👇🏼
JnK Challenges
a) Terror:
• Crime against women & children
• Militancy resurgence in Pir Panjal after 15 yrs
• Increased targeted killings of 'outsiders' especially Hindus
• Weapon inflow & revived terror in Baramullah, Kupwara, Anantnag etc.
b) Political
• Increased unemployment
• Lack of clarity on legislative elections
• Detention of journalists, politicians & activists
• Limited mobility of political leaders + house arrests
Ladakh’s challenges
• Border disputes w/ China & Pak
• Weather driven poorer development
• Leh & Kargil divide (Buddhist-Muslim majority respectively)
• Fear of cultural decline by Buddhists
Ladakh's leaders have put 4 point demand 👇🏼
1. Job Reservation for Ladakh youth
2. Statehood for Ladakh (or UT w/ assembly)
3. Separate Lok Sabha constituency for Leh & Kargil
4. Environment & Indigenous Safeguards under 6th schedule
Note: 6th schedule is only for North East (as of now)
What after SC seal, though?👇🏼
Way Forward
• Dialogue + 'dil se dilli' diplomacy
• Infra, connectivity & cultural respect
• Elections soon + Inclusive governance
• Double down on peace, security & economic dev
• International diplomacy to sort out PoK, Aksai Chin, Gilgit & Baltistan
Conclusion
The problem is a result of decades, hard to expect reverse in a matter of years
A strong impetus with focus on multi-dimensional approach is the need of the hour
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