What are the Arguments in Favour of Ladakh's Demand for Inclusion in the 6th Schedule?
[1] Lack of Public Participation: After dilution of Article 370, Ladakh was designated as a Union Territory without a legislative assembly. Thus, the decision-making has shifted from public participation to bureaucratic processes.
[2] Ladakh’s Fragile ecosystem: Climate activists have flagged concerns regarding mining in the glacial ecology. People in Ladakh fear that if there are industries, each industry will bring lakhs of people and this fragile ecosystem cannot support so many people.
[3] Border sensitivity: Addressing the China-Pakistan axis necessitates strategic infrastructure development supported by the local community. It demands 6th schedule for the people in Ladakh.
[4] Preservation of Cultural Identity: Inclusion in the 6th Schedule would provide legal safeguards to protect Ladakh's unique cultural heritage and traditional customs. The 6th Schedule empowers tribal communities with a degree of autonomy in governance.
[5] Strengthening of Democratic Institutions: The establishment of autonomous councils under the Sixth Schedule would strengthen democratic institutions at the grassroots level, promoting inclusive governance and accountability.
[1] Lack of Public Participation: After dilution of Article 370, Ladakh was designated as a Union Territory without a legislative assembly. Thus, the decision-making has shifted from public participation to bureaucratic processes.
[2] Ladakh’s Fragile ecosystem: Climate activists have flagged concerns regarding mining in the glacial ecology. People in Ladakh fear that if there are industries, each industry will bring lakhs of people and this fragile ecosystem cannot support so many people.
[3] Border sensitivity: Addressing the China-Pakistan axis necessitates strategic infrastructure development supported by the local community. It demands 6th schedule for the people in Ladakh.
[4] Preservation of Cultural Identity: Inclusion in the 6th Schedule would provide legal safeguards to protect Ladakh's unique cultural heritage and traditional customs. The 6th Schedule empowers tribal communities with a degree of autonomy in governance.
[5] Strengthening of Democratic Institutions: The establishment of autonomous councils under the Sixth Schedule would strengthen democratic institutions at the grassroots level, promoting inclusive governance and accountability.
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Before Hamas attack
1. Israel believed that it had established a new status quo - occupation without consequences.
2. The Arabs believed that the Palestine issue had lost its geopolitical currency and that they could go ahead with formalising their decades-long back-room relationship with Israel.
3. The U.S. wanted to bring the Sunni Arabs and the Israelis, two pillars of its West Asia strategy, closer in its bid to reshape West Asia and isolate Iran.
After Hamas attack Israel is fighting 3-tier war in West Asia
[1] At the bottom tier, Israel went to Gaza with two declared objectives — to destroy Hamas and secure the release of hostages.
[2] In the middle, it wants to push Hezbollah from the border region of Lebanon and stop the Shia militia from launching rockets into Israel so that the displaced residents of the Upper Galilee region can return to their homes.
[3] At the top, it wants to weaken Iran, its main regional rival. Israel sees the conflict, as the former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett put it, as a war against a rival octopus. Iran is the head of the octopus and the militias (Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, Hashad al-Shabi, etc.) are the tentacles.
1. Israel believed that it had established a new status quo - occupation without consequences.
2. The Arabs believed that the Palestine issue had lost its geopolitical currency and that they could go ahead with formalising their decades-long back-room relationship with Israel.
3. The U.S. wanted to bring the Sunni Arabs and the Israelis, two pillars of its West Asia strategy, closer in its bid to reshape West Asia and isolate Iran.
After Hamas attack Israel is fighting 3-tier war in West Asia
[1] At the bottom tier, Israel went to Gaza with two declared objectives — to destroy Hamas and secure the release of hostages.
[2] In the middle, it wants to push Hezbollah from the border region of Lebanon and stop the Shia militia from launching rockets into Israel so that the displaced residents of the Upper Galilee region can return to their homes.
[3] At the top, it wants to weaken Iran, its main regional rival. Israel sees the conflict, as the former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett put it, as a war against a rival octopus. Iran is the head of the octopus and the militias (Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, Hashad al-Shabi, etc.) are the tentacles.
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The nation will forever cherish the legacy of #RatanTata, the visionary leader who left an indelible mark on the Indian industry and society at large.
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Ms. Kamboj presented the ‘G4 model’ on behalf of Brazil, Germany, Japan and India for debate, dialogue and finally negotiations. The proposals elicited strong support from wider UN members.
(1) The G4 model proposes that the Security Council’s membership increase from the current 15 to 25-26, by adding six permanent and four or five non-permanent members.
(2) Among the six new permanent members, two each are proposed to be from African states and Asia Pacific states, one from Latin American and Caribbean states; and one from Western European and Other states.
(1) The G4 model proposes that the Security Council’s membership increase from the current 15 to 25-26, by adding six permanent and four or five non-permanent members.
(2) Among the six new permanent members, two each are proposed to be from African states and Asia Pacific states, one from Latin American and Caribbean states; and one from Western European and Other states.
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What India should keep in mind while looking at policy options in Myanmar?
[1] Cross border terrorism: The inflow of refugees into Mizoram and Manipur has risen. There is also greater activism of Myanmar-based anti-India insurgents indulging in illegal activities along the border.
[2] Establishing communication link: Communication links with certain components of the resistance such as the Chin National Army, Arakan Army and the NUG need to be established, as they gain the upper hand in battles against the military in areas bordering India.
[3] A strong message for democratic spirit: A strong message of the need for cessation of violence and restoration of normalcy should be relayed to both the government and the resistance.
[4] Conveying peace conclave: India should consider convening a Peace Conclave of senior officials from the member states of the Quad and the ASEAN Troika comprising Indonesia, Laos and Malaysia. The conclave can make a dispassionate evaluation of the situation and offer Myanmar a blueprint and practical assistance.
[5] Freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi: Seeking immediate freedom for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from her unjustified solitary confinement should be a key element in the calculus of the conclave. Ms. Suu Kyi, who is still the most popular leader, holds the key to unlocking a better future.
♛ Decoding World Affairs
[1] Cross border terrorism: The inflow of refugees into Mizoram and Manipur has risen. There is also greater activism of Myanmar-based anti-India insurgents indulging in illegal activities along the border.
[2] Establishing communication link: Communication links with certain components of the resistance such as the Chin National Army, Arakan Army and the NUG need to be established, as they gain the upper hand in battles against the military in areas bordering India.
[3] A strong message for democratic spirit: A strong message of the need for cessation of violence and restoration of normalcy should be relayed to both the government and the resistance.
[4] Conveying peace conclave: India should consider convening a Peace Conclave of senior officials from the member states of the Quad and the ASEAN Troika comprising Indonesia, Laos and Malaysia. The conclave can make a dispassionate evaluation of the situation and offer Myanmar a blueprint and practical assistance.
[5] Freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi: Seeking immediate freedom for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from her unjustified solitary confinement should be a key element in the calculus of the conclave. Ms. Suu Kyi, who is still the most popular leader, holds the key to unlocking a better future.
♛ Decoding World Affairs
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