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In June 2025, the Central Government issued key notifications addressing several long-standing demands of the Union Territory of Ladakh, including domicile-based reservation in government jobs, recognition of local languages, and cultural protections. However, demands for political autonomy — such as inclusion in the Sixth Schedule and strengthening the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) — remain unresolved.
Q. “While recent central notifications have addressed socio-cultural and employment concerns in Ladakh, the deeper issues of democratic devolution and constitutional autonomy remain unresolved.” Critically examine this statement in the context of post-2019 governance challenges in Ladakh.
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