Why Ladakh wants Sixth Schedule status | Vijay Hansaria explains скачать в хорошем качестве

Why Ladakh wants Sixth Schedule status | Vijay Hansaria explains

In this episode of Frontline Conversations, Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria discusses Ladakh’s growing demand for Sixth Schedule status and the larger constitutional questions it raises after the abrogation of Article 370. Drawing on his latest edited work—”Sixth Schedule to the Constitution” by Justice B.L. Hansaria—Vijay Hansaria examines the historical, legal, and democratic struggles of Ladakh, from its annexation in the 19th century to its present fight for representation and autonomy. Hansaria said that the people of Ladakh were historically deprived of democratic rights, and that extending the Sixth Schedule is vital to protect their cultural identity and ensure self-governance. He explains how the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act (2019) altered Ladakh’s political voice and why the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes’ recommendation in favour of Sixth Schedule status should not be ignored. Context: Following the 2019 reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh became a Union Territory without a legislature—leaving its citizens without State-level representation. As protests intensify and both Buddhist and Muslim communities unite to demand constitutional safeguards, Hansaria situates this movement within India’s broader debates on tribal autonomy, democracy, and constitutional justice. Highlights -Why Ladakh’s demand for Sixth Schedule status matters today -How Article 370 abrogation changed Ladakh’s political representation -Historical wrongs and democratic deprivation of the Ladakhi people -Constitutional significance of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes’ recommendation -The difference between Sixth and Fifth Schedules under the Constitution -Why security concerns cannot justify denying Ladakh self-governance -How autonomy strengthens, not weakens, India’s unity Perfect for: -Students of constitutional law, federalism, and governance -Civil service aspirants studying Indian polity and constitutional provisions -Journalists, policy researchers, and political observers tracking autonomy movements -Viewers interested in Ladakh, Article 370, and India’s democratic structure Credits: Host: Soni Mishra Camera: Vitasta Kaul and Vedaant Lakhera Editing: Sumiesh S. Producer: Kavya Pradeep M Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online... #ladakh #sixthschedule #article370 #VijayHansaria #constitutionofindia #TribalAutonomy #indiandemocracy #selfgovernance #jammuandkashmir #ladakhprotests #JusticeBLHansaria #indianpolity #federalism #LadakhDemands #AutonomyDebate #NationalCommissionForScheduledTribes #constitutionalrights #governanceinindia #sonamwangchuk Follow us on: Facebook -   / frontlineindia   Twitter -   / frontline_india   Instagram -   / frontline.magazine   LinkedIn -   / frontline-magazine-b12921295