India's Fuzzy Federalism: The Ladakh Conundrum The Indian government's proposal to create an elected body for the Union Territory of Ladakh has generated a mix of emotions among civil society members.
On the surface, this appears to be a step towards granting greater autonomy to the strategically located UT, carved out of Kashmir in 2019 after the abrogation of Article 370.
The decision is, in part, a response to years of protests and demands from civil society members seeking greater representation and self governance.