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MHA Stresses Legislative Setup and Article 371 Safeguards for Ladakh, MP Mohmad Haneefa Jan Says
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🗓 10 Sep 2026, 08:03 PM
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Union Home Ministry’s seriousness about a legislative framework and Article 371 protections for Ladakh was highlighted by MP Mohmad Haneefa Jan.
MP Mohmad Haneefa Jan, speaking on the Union Home Ministry’s approach, said the ministry is treating the creation of a legislative setup for Ladakh with utmost seriousness. He also emphasized that the safeguards provided under Article 371 for the region are being closely observed.
Ladakh, a Union Territory without a full-fledged state legislature, has long been under special constitutional provisions. Article 371 grants certain autonomous powers and protections to designated areas, and the government’s focus on these safeguards signals a continued commitment to the region’s unique administrative needs.
The MP’s remarks underline the central government’s intent to ensure that any future legislative arrangement for Ladakh aligns with constitutional safeguards. No further details on the timeline or specific structure of the proposed setup were disclosed.
Stakeholders are expected to monitor forthcoming statements from the Ministry of Home Affairs for concrete steps toward establishing a legislative body or council in Ladakh, as well as for any policy measures reinforcing Article 371 protections.
Ladakh, a Union Territory without a full-fledged state legislature, has long been under special constitutional provisions. Article 371 grants certain autonomous powers and protections to designated areas, and the government’s focus on these safeguards signals a continued commitment to the region’s unique administrative needs.
The MP’s remarks underline the central government’s intent to ensure that any future legislative arrangement for Ladakh aligns with constitutional safeguards. No further details on the timeline or specific structure of the proposed setup were disclosed.
Stakeholders are expected to monitor forthcoming statements from the Ministry of Home Affairs for concrete steps toward establishing a legislative body or council in Ladakh, as well as for any policy measures reinforcing Article 371 protections.