Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, is an act of the Indian parliament that came into effect on 31st October 2019. This act made significant changes to the administrative structure of the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir.

1. Reorganization:

The act dissolved the state of Jammu and Kashmir and reorganized it into two Union Territories (UTs):

• Jammu and Kashmir: This UT has a legislature and is governed by a Lieutenant Governor.
• Ladakh: This UT is without a legislature and is governed by a Lieutenant Governor.

2. Changes in Governance:

• The act abolished the state government and replaced it with UT administrations.
• The Governor’s post was replaced with a Lieutenant Governor for each UT.
• The act also revoked the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

3. Objectives:

The stated objectives of the act were:

• To improve governance and security in the region.
• To ensure better representation for the people of Ladakh.
• To promote economic development in the region.

4. Criticisms:

• The act has been criticized for being undemocratic and unilateral.
• Many argue that it violates the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
• There have also been concerns about the potential for increased instability and violence in the region.

5. Current Situation:

• The implementation of the act has been met with protests and resistance from many sections of the population.
• The situation in the region remains tense and uncertain.

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