Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is central to understanding India's federal system, the powers of Parliament, and the dynamic nature of India's political geography. The J&K case is a significant contemporary example of state reorganisation with profound constitutional and political implications, often debated in terms of federalism and democratic accountability.
The Indian Constitution provides for the reorganisation of states and union territories, allowing Parliament to form new states, alter areas, boundaries, or names of existing states. This power, outlined primarily in Articles 2, 3, and 4, is a fundamental aspect of India's federal structure, enabling the Union government to adapt the administrative map of the country.