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 π§΅
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?ππΌ
Let's divide it in:
β’ Peace
β’ Development
β’ Politics & others
..and decode these one by one
a) Peace
β’ Reduced stone pelting incidents & militancy
β’ Reduced instances of civilian & forces injuries
β’ Improved law & order
b) Development (JnK)
Connectivity, Education, Health, Tourism, Sports & Youth, a new face is seen in Kashmir
β’ Schemes implemented: PMUY, PMABY, PMAY, PM KISAN
β’ Events w/o any militant casualty: G20 meetings, Investors' summit, Khelo India Games
Politics?ππΌ
β’ Grassroot democracy established
β’ Delimitation process complete
β’ 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! ππΌ
Development (LA)
β’ 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 belowππΌ
JnK Challenges
a) Terror:
β’ Crime against women & children
β’ Militancy resurgence in Pir Panjal after 15 yrs
β’ Increased targeted killings of 'outsiders' especially Hindus
β’ Weapon inflow & revived terror in Baramullah, Kupwara, Anantnag etc.
b) Political
β’ Increased unemployment
β’ Lack of clarity on legislative elections
β’ Detention of journalists, politicians & activists
β’ Limited mobility of political leaders + house arrests
Ladakhβs challenges
β’ Border disputes w/ China & Pak
β’ Weather driven poorer development
β’ Leh & Kargil divide (Buddhist-Muslim majority respectively)
β’ Fear of cultural decline by Buddhists
Ladakh's leaders have put 4 point demand ππΌ
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?ππΌ
Way Forward
β’ Dialogue + 'dil se dilli' diplomacy
β’ Infra, connectivity & cultural respect
β’ Elections soon + Inclusive governance
β’ Double down on peace, security & economic dev
β’ 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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