Post-Article 370: The Role and Powers of J&K’s Elected Government

Post-Article 370: The Role and Powers of J&K’s Elected Government

Understanding the Powers of the Elected Government in Jammu & Kashmir Post-Article 370 By: Javid Amin Since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has undergone a significant political transformation. The revocation of the state’s special status, combined with the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019, not only bifurcated the state into two Union Territories (UTs) but also redefined the governance structure. As the region prepares for its first Assembly elections post-reorganization, there is widespread curiosity about the scope of authority the newly elected government…

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