Centre offers Article 371(K) to Ladakh but defers key power-sharing decisions

The Centre has proposed granting Article 371(K) status to Ladakh as part of efforts to address longstanding regional demands, according to reports. However, the government has deferred decisions on several key powers that would accompany such constitutional recognition.

Article 371(K) would provide Ladakh with special protections and administrative autonomy similar to provisions granted to other northeastern states. The proposal marks a potential breakthrough in negotiations over Ladakh's governance structure, though critical details regarding resource control and legislative authority remain to be finalized.

The development comes amid ongoing discussions between the Centre and stakeholders in Ladakh over the region's constitutional status and devolution of powers.