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Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh becomes Union Territories of India: Key Changes
Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh becomes Union Territories of India
In a historic decision, Modi 2.0 government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5th August 2019, has scrapped Article 370 and Article 35A from Jammu and Kashmir- taking a special status of the state.
With this, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh are new Union Territories of India.
Also, the number of union territories increased to 9 from 7 UTs and 28 States from 29 States in India
Jammu & Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature while Ladakh will be a Union Territory without legislature.
Home Minister Amit Shah presented the Jammu and Kashmir State Reorganization Bill 2019 in the Rajya Sabha.
Updated Union Territories of India
1. National Capital Territory of Delhi
2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3. Chandigarh
4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
5. Daman and Diu
6. Lakshadweep
7. Puducherry
8. Ladakh
9. Jammu & Kashmir
Key Changes After Decision
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Now Jammu & Kashmir will be a Union Territory. |
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People from anywhere in India will be able to buy a property. |
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Now any citizen of the country can settle in J&K. |
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No restriction on filing RTI |
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Now, it will not be for six years. |
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Only the National Flag will be there. |
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No separate constitution, law & order will be under the central government. |
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Ladakh will be a separate Union Territory without a legislature. |
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Now, state head will be Lieutenant Governor. |
