Sixth Schedule

BODOLAND TERRITORIAL COUNCIL: MEANING, POWER, SIGNIFICANCE

The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), formed under the Sixth Schedule in 2003, governs the Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam. It provides autonomy to the Bodo people over areas like land, forests, and local development, promoting peace, identity, and regional self-governance.

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LADAKH DEMANDS FOR STATEHOOD AND SIXTH SCHEDULE

Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule demand arises from lost representation post-2019. The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance seek safeguards for its tribal population, fragile ecology, and land rights, but the constitutional amendment poses a federal challenge balancing autonomy with security.

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LADAKH PROTESTS: ROOT CAUSES AND WAY FORWARD

Ladakh’s protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion reflect tensions between local democratic aspirations and strategic imperatives. Post-2019 UT status, residents fear loss of tribal identity, land, and jobs, highlighting the need for institutional reforms and empowered local governance.

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