Which New Article Is Proposed to Provide Special Constitutional Safeguards to Ladakh?

The Centre has proposed introducing Article 371(K) in Part XXI of the Indian Constitution to provide special constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory of Ladakh. The proposal envisages a directly elected UT-level governing body with legislative powers over areas such as land, culture and language, forests, environment and natural resources.

📌 In this video, learn:

What is Article 371(K)?
Why are special constitutional safeguards being proposed for Ladakh?
How could the proposed provision protect land, jobs, culture and natural resources?
How would Article 371(K) differ from the Sixth Schedule?
What is the significance of Part XXI of the Constitution?
Which powers of the proposed governing body are still under discussion?

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