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5 August 2026

Jammu and Kashmir statehood and Article 370

The topic involves landmark constitutional changes, Supreme Court judicial review, and the federal structure of India, which are core themes frequently tested in UPSC Mains.

1 min read Day 8 of 13 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • August 5, 2019: Revocation of Article 370 special status for Jammu and Kashmir.
  • August 9, 2019: Loss of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Economic indicators: J&K per capita income as a percentage of the national average fell from 79.9% in 2013-14 to 76.6% in 2025-26.
  • Unemployment: Graduate unemployment rate in the region is 23.9%.
  • Legal framework: Use of Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for detentions.
  • Administrative structure: 2024 Transaction of Business Rules grant the Lieutenant-Governor control over administration, police, and prosecutors.
  • Constitutional context: The Constitution originally limited the imposition of emergency conditions to six months.
  • Delimitation: 2022 process involved changes to constituency demographics.
  • Judicial role: Supreme Court advised the restoration of Statehood without setting a specific timeline.

Part of a longer story

This is day 8 of 13 in Restoration of Jammu and Kashmir statehood, which has been running since 28 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional implications of transitioning a state into a Union Territory and the subsequent impact on the principle of federalism in India. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of an elected administration in ensuring democratic accountability and the challenges posed to local governance when executive powers are concentrated in an appointed Lieutenant-Governor. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the 2024 Transaction of Business Rules in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which authority holds primary control over the administration, police, and government prosecutors?

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