#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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