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Protesters from Ladakh raise statehood and other demands in a protest in Jammu.

Why Ladakh Is Not Convinced With Current Set-Up, How It Stands Together For Statehood, Constitutional Safeguards

When Article 370 was abrogated, there were concerns and confusion in Kargil but celebrations in Leh. But people of Leh also realised soon that they needed some safeguards. Thus emerged the demand for Ladakh’s inclusion in...

25 February 2023

Strategic affairs expert P Stobdan

Ladakh UT Came Suddenly Without Political Process, They Felt Expectations Weren't Met: Strategic Expert P Stobdan

The current Ladakhi political standoff is in conflict with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ideology of ‘one country, one nation, and one law’ based on the principle of equality, says author and former diplomat...

25 February 2023

Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K

Rahul Gandhi Bats For Restoration Of Statehood To Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir: Earlier, Congress came in support of the restoration of the statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and pitched for Article 371 like guarantees for J&K.

23 January 2023

Ladakhi rapper Miss Ladoll

Meet Miss Ladoll, The Ladakhi Rapper Who Is Using Music For Ladakh's Social Causes

Ladakhi rapper Miss Ladoll produced a video to support the movement of Ladakhi icon Sonam Wangchuk. She tells Outlook that the video is her little contribution to Wangchuk’s struggle for the betterment of Ladakh.

25 February 2023

Naga people at a polling booth

Northeast Polls: Air Of A Frontier In The Making As Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya Go To Polls

Identity politics, separate statehood demand, non-development, and corruption are the key issues dominating the upcoming elections in the North-eastern states of Nagaland, Tripura, and Meghalaya.

07 February 2023

Sonam Wangchuk will start a fast on Republic Day over Ladakh's climate concerns

Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk To Start Five-Day Climate Fast On Republic Day For Ladakh's Glaciers And Sixth Schedule

Ladakhi icon Sonam Wangchuk said the government initially gave indications that Ladakh will be brought under Sixth Schedule but nothing has happened so far. This had led to protests at times. He also made an appeal to Prime...

22 January 2023

Sonam Wangchuk at a Ladakhi protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar

From 14,000 Ft High Khardungla Pass To Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk Has Emerged As The Voice Of Ladakh

Ladakhi icon Sonam Wangchuk has sharpened his stance over the demands of legislature and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh in recent months.

25 February 2023

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Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kathua district

Congress Pitches For Article 371 As Bharat Jodo Yatra Enters Jammu And Kashmir

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has said that the party is of the view that the bill brought and passed on August 5, 2019 and was not done in a democratic way.

20 January 2023

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26 November 2022
Richa Chadha's Galwan Tweet Controversy Drowns Out Ladakh's Push For Statehood

Richa Chadha's Galwan Tweet Controversy Drowns Out Ladakh's Push For Statehood

The Hill Council of Ladakh has passed a second resolution for the demand of statehood just 30 days ago. But the significant development found little space in...


06 November 2022
Congress Accuses BJP Of Non-Seriousness On J&K Election, Statehood Restoration

Congress Accuses BJP Of Non-Seriousness On J&K Election, Statehood Restoration

Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Vikar Rasool Wani alleged BJP is hoodwinking people by issuing vague statements from time to time for the last three and half...


19 July 2022
Explained: Protests For Jammu's Statehood, The Idea Of Jammu & Kashmir's Trifurcation, And RSS 2002 Resolution

Explained: Protests For Jammu's Statehood, The Idea Of Jammu & Kashmir's Trifurcation, And RSS 2002 Resolution

While RSS in 2002 adopted a resolution for Jammu's statehood, why the BJP-led government went for Jammu and Kashmir's bifurcation in 2019.


19 July 2022
Darjeeling Political Landscape: New Dawn Or Lull Before New Storm?

Darjeeling Political Landscape: New Dawn Or Lull Before New Storm?

With two newly-formed parties at the helm of affairs that are promising to focus more on development than statehood struggle, old forces have a tough time...


24 April 2022
CM Rangasamy Urges Centre To Grant Statehood To Pondy

CM Rangasamy Urges Centre To Grant Statehood To Pondy

The CM noted that Puducherry was making progress because of sustained cooperation extended by the Centre.


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22 December 2021
Rahul Gandhi’s Statehood Demand Falls Flat; J&K BJP Says Ladakh Always Wanted Union Territory Status

Rahul Gandhi’s Statehood Demand Falls Flat; J&K BJP Says Ladakh Always Wanted Union Territory Status

Gandhi Tuesday gave an adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha for giving statehood and Inclusion of Ladakh in Schedule VI of the Constitution of India.


15 December 2021
Jammu And Kashmir: Statehood At ‘Appropriate Time’; Polls In UT EC’s Prerogative, Says Govt

Jammu And Kashmir: Statehood At ‘Appropriate Time’; Polls In UT EC’s Prerogative, Says Govt

Jammu and Kashmir erstwhile state was downgraded and bifurcated into two union territories on 5 August 2019. The erstwhile state’s special status was also...


19 November 2021
J&K: Speculations Soaring On Restoration Of Statehood After Centre Decides To Repeal Farm Laws

J&K: Speculations Soaring On Restoration Of Statehood After Centre Decides To Repeal Farm Laws

Many people argue that if the Modi government doesn't restore statehood and Article 370 then the Supreme Court will as the very basis, on which Article 370 was...


24 October 2021
Amit Shah's Roadmap For Jammu & Kashmir: Delimitation, Elections, Statehood

Amit Shah's Roadmap For Jammu & Kashmir: Delimitation, Elections, Statehood

This is Shah’s first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the state was stripped of its special status and bifurcated in 2019 by the Narendra Modi government....


10 August 2021
'Kashmiriyat Is Foundation Of India': Rahul Gandhi Calls Kashmir His Home, Demands Restoration Of Full Statehood

'Kashmiriyat Is Foundation Of India': Rahul Gandhi Calls Kashmir His Home, Demands Restoration Of Full Statehood

Earlier, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in his speech urged Rahul Gandhi to ask the government in the parliament to bring a bill to restore the statehood of...


20 July 2021
Yashwant Sinha Led Committee Report Says PAGD Will Not Accept Delhi Model Of Statehood For J&K

Yashwant Sinha Led Committee Report Says PAGD Will Not Accept Delhi Model Of Statehood For J&K

The latest visit came in the wake of a meeting called by the Indian prime minister on June 24 of all the J&K political parties.


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06 July 2021
‘Outcome Pre-Planned’: PDP Will Not Be Part Of Delimitation Process In J&K

‘Outcome Pre-Planned’: PDP Will Not Be Part Of Delimitation Process In J&K

The delimitation commission was constituted on March 6, 2020, for a period of one year.


30 June 2021
Onus Now On Centre To Bridge Trust Deficit In J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

Onus Now On Centre To Bridge Trust Deficit In J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

No compromise on Article 370, the ball is now in the Centre's court, says Mehbooba


30 June 2021
Delimitation Commission To Visit J&K Between July 6-9

Delimitation Commission To Visit J&K Between July 6-9

The delimitation commission is tasked with redrawing the parliamentary and assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir.


28 June 2021
‘Era Of Suppression’ In J&K Must End To Make PM's Dialogue Process Credible: Mehbooba Mufti

‘Era Of Suppression’ In J&K Must End To Make PM's Dialogue Process Credible: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba said the Centre should initiate confidence building measures and allow 'people to breathe' and also ensure protection of jobs and land for the people.


25 June 2021
Kashmir To Kanyakumari: Modi Govt Brought India Closer By Scrapping Article 370

Kashmir To Kanyakumari: Modi Govt Brought India Closer By Scrapping Article 370

With the Modi government’s commitment and measures, J&K’s status as India’s pride and a symbol of civilisational values will further get enhanced.


25 June 2021
Delimitation In Jammu & Kashmir: What It Means? And Why Is It Crucial?

Delimitation In Jammu & Kashmir: What It Means? And Why Is It Crucial?

Delimitation is defined as 'the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a province having a legislative...


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