GS-2Editorials01 September 2026thehindu.com

The need for political unity in Kashmir

The article analyzes the political situation in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the deep divisions among Kashmiri leadership (National Conference, PDP) despite their shared goal of restoring J&K's federal guarantees and statehood. It criticizes the disempowerment of the elected local government by the Lieutenant Governor's office and emphasizes the need for political unity to negotiate a respectable arrangement with New Delhi, especially concerning executive powers and law and order. The piece underscores how the current power dynamics undermine participatory democracy and federal principles.

The article analyzes the political situation in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the deep divisions among Kashmiri leadership (National Conference, PDP) despite their shared goal of restoring J&K's federal guarantees and statehood. It criticizes the disempowerment of the elected local government by the Lieutenant Governor's office and emphasizes the need for political unity to negotiate a respectable arrangement with New Delhi, especially concerning executive powers and law and order. The piece underscores how the current power dynamics undermine participatory democracy and federal principles.

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GS Paper II - Indian Polity and Governance

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Indian Polity & GovernanceFederal Structure & Centre-State RelationsExecutive & Council of MinistersFederal StructureSeparation Of PowersParliament LegislaturesExecutive Judiciary Pressure GroupsCivil Services Democracy

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