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Rijiju Says Ladakh Will Receive Article 371 Safeguards
Kiren Rijiju said the Indian government plans to give Ladakh special protections under Article 371.
These protections are meant to help preserve Ladakh’s culture, land and traditions.
He said the government is also creating seven new districts.
Seven elected district councils are also part of the plan.
The government says these changes will give local people a stronger role in governance.
Rijiju described Ladakh as important because of its geography, environment and history.
He also said development should reach villages, families and young people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Ladakh soon to review projects and meet residents.
Kiren Rijiju said the Union government is committed to granting Ladakh special constitutional provisions under Article 371.
He said the safeguards would protect Ladakh’s culture, land, traditions, tribal identity and geographic interests.
Rijiju linked the plan to the creation of seven new districts and seven elected district councils.
He said the restructuring aims to strengthen local governance and bring administration closer to residents.
Rijiju announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon visit Ladakh to review projects and meet communities.
- Who
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Union government, Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are identified in the announcement.
- What
- Rijiju said Ladakh will receive special constitutional provisions under Article 371, alongside administrative changes involving seven districts and seven elected district councils.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Leh, Ladakh, during the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Druk Padma Karpo School.
- When
- The statement was made on Friday; the article does not provide a specific date. Modi’s visit was described as forthcoming.
- Why
- The stated aims are to protect Ladakh’s cultural, tribal, geographic and environmental interests, strengthen local governance and advance development.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs
- Proposed safeguard
- Special constitutional provisions for Ladakh under Article 371
- Administrative restructuring
- Creation of seven new districts and seven elected district councils
- Event
- Silver Jubilee Celebration of Druk Padma Karpo School
- Location
- Leh, Ladakh
- Planned visit
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon visit Ladakh to review development projects and interact with local communities
- Stated priorities
- Protection of culture, land, traditions and Ladakh’s future, alongside local development
Quotes
Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs speaking at a school celebration in Leh
“The people of Ladakh have consistently voiced their desire for stronger constitutional safeguards. The Modi Government respects this sentiment. Under Article 371, Ladakh will receive special provisions that protect your culture, your land, your traditions, and your future. Home Minister Amit Shah has already announced this commitment, and, with the blessings of Modiji, the process is moving forward with the creation of seven districts and seven district councils. This is not just administrative ”
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“Ladakh is a region of immense pride for India. The government is working with full dedication to ensure that development reaches every village, every household, and every young mind seeking opportunity. I assure you that Ladakh’s concerns are our concerns, and Ladakh’s future is a national priority.”
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