What’s in the news? Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has announced plans to sit on an indefinite fast, citing the government’s failure to respond to their demands on inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule. Background In 2019, the Government of …
Background: When British India was partitioned in 1947 into India and Pakistan, princely states were given the choice to join either country or remain independent. Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, initially chose …
What’s in the news? In a meeting with representatives from Ladakh, which has been witnessing protests recently, the centre has agreed to examine whether the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution can be implemented in Ladakh. Background In …
Background What was the Constitution position? Article 370 of the Constitution, which provided autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir, was drafted in 1947 by Sheikh Abdullah, then the state’s Prime Minister, and accepted by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Classified …