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Sonam Wangchuk says Article 371 talks for Ladakh still ‘work in progress’; backs Cockroach Janta Party

Sonam Wangchuk says Article 371 talks for Ladakh still ‘work in progress’; backs Cockroach Janta Party

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Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday expressed hope over the proposal of granting constitutional safeguards to Ladakh under Article 371, while describing the recently concluded negotiations during a high-level meeting in New Delhi as a “work in progress.” Sonam Wangchuk said talks are underway to finalise and devolve the responsibilities in the region under Article 371. (PTI File) This comes a day after representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) held talks with the Union government and said that they have reached an “in-principle understanding” over enacting special constitutional safeguards in the region. “We made significant progress this evening in our talks with the Govt. MHA, Apex & KDAleaders of Ladakh had a broad consensus on restoring democracy with a tailor made legislative body,” he said on X. In an interview with news agency PTI on Saturday, Wangchuk said talks are underway to finalise and devolve the responsibilities in the region under Article 371. “This is not a time to celebrate or deplore based on what has been discussed so …

LAB, KDA claim to have reached ‘in-principle understanding’ with Centre

LAB, KDA claim to have reached ‘in-principle understanding’ with Centre

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New Delhi, Two prominent civil society groups from Ladakh Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance on Friday claimed to have reached an ‘in-principle understanding’ with the Centre on providing constitutional safeguards to the Union Territory. LAB, KDA claim to have reached ‘in-principle understanding’ with Centre In a joint statement, after the sub-committee meeting here, both groups said they have reached an “in-principle understanding” with the Government of India on restoring democracy in Ladakh and providing constitutional safeguards on the lines of Nagaland, Sikkim and Mizoram under Article 371. No formal statement was immediately available from the Centre. The discussions took place during the sub-committee comprising top representatives from LAB and KDA and also from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Both groups stuck to their demands regarding the restoration of democracy, constitutional safeguards, and the demand for Statehood and Sixth Schedule protection, reflecting the shared commitment of all stakeholders towards an inclusive and sustainable governance framework for the region. Following detailed and constructive deliberations, both sides have arrived at “an in-principle understanding” on several critical …

No justice can prevail unless people are aware of their rights: Justice Gavai | Latest News India

No justice can prevail unless people are aware of their rights: Justice Gavai | Latest News India

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Kohima, Supreme Court judge, Justice B R Gavai, on Saturday asserted that there can be no justice unless people are aware of their rights and entitlements enshrined in different laws. No justice can prevail unless people are aware of their rights: Justice Gavai Justice Gavai, who is also the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority , was addressing the valedictory function of a legal services camp organised by the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority in collaboration with the state government. Justice Gavai expounded the role of the NALSA which strives to reach out to the remotest parts of the country to ensure ‘access to justice for all’. He also highlighted the unique feature of Article 371 which states that no Act of Parliament can apply to Nagaland with respect to the religious or social practices of the Nagas, administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to the Naga customary law, and the ownership and transfer of land and its resources, unless the state assembly decides otherwise by a resolution. Union Minister …

Article 371 debate takes centre stage in Meghalaya autonomous council polls | Latest News India

Article 371 debate takes centre stage in Meghalaya autonomous council polls | Latest News India

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Campaigning for the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaiñtia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) elections in Meghalaya ended on Wednesday with polling scheduled for February 21. PREMIUM Meghalaya elections is scheduled for February 21 (Representative photo) The implementation of Article 371 of the Constitution, which grants some temporary, transitional and special powers to certain states, in Meghalaya was one of the most talked-about subjects in the run-up to the elections. Unlike other states in the northeast, Meghalaya is fully governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution since its formation as a state in 1972. The opposition, Voice of the People Party (VPP), was at the forefront of this debate during the campaign, arguing that Article 371 will provide stronger protection for Khasi and Jaintia tribal rights compared to the existing Sixth Schedule. The president of VPP, Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, strongly advocated for this change, saying that greater constitutional autonomy is necessary to safeguard indigenous land rights, customs, and governance systems. This proposal has met significant opposition as well. The Congress and the …