{"id":115049,"date":"2021-06-28T10:19:39","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T04:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=115049"},"modified":"2021-06-28T10:19:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T04:49:39","slug":"new-political-engagements-preparing-the-ground-for-a-naya-jk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/new-political-engagements-preparing-the-ground-for-a-naya-jk\/","title":{"rendered":"New Political engagements preparing the ground for a \u2018Naya J&#038;K\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relevance:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Development of Jammu and Kashmir is essential for Internal security\u00a0and ensuring smooth functioning of the Federalism.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Context:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">For the first time since the state\u00a0after abrogation of article 370,\u00a0the Central\u00a0government\u00a0initiated\u00a0political engagement with the leaders of\u00a0Jammu and Kashmir.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key outcomes of the meeting<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"42\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Both the center and state agreed to strengthen\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">grassroot\u00a0democracy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"42\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legislative polls will occur after the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/9-pm-daily-current-affairs-brief-june-25-2021\/#Note11\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">delimitation of constituencies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"42\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Restoration of Statehood in Jammu and Kashmir after the delimitation and elections.\u00a0(But the t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">imeline is still not clear<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the challenges in development of Jammu and Kashmir?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Decades of turmoil has\u00a0created unique problems of governance and mistrust.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The state of delivery of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">public service<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0has not improved significantly.\u00a0Also,\u00a0the\u00a0promised\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">investment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0from corporate groups\u00a0has not\u00a0translated into reality.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Challenges in arriving a comprehensive blue print<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0The challenge before Center and state is to formulate a blueprint\u00a0for good governance, which is acceptable to both.\u00a0For instance,\u00a0some\u00a0political parties are still against the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">revocation of Article 370.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the present advantages?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Global and domestic factors\u00a0encouraged\u00a0the Indian government and the political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to\u00a0accommodate viewpoints\u00a0of each other\u00a0for mutual development.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ceasefire with Pakistan<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0Backchannel diplomacy\u00a0between India and Pakistan led to a successful\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/issue-of-ceasefire-violation-between-india-and-pakistan-explained-pointwise\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ceasefire on the Line of Control<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lowest internal security threats<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0stray incidents of violence, terrorism and militancy are at their lowest levels in recent years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"47\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The change in\u00a0Center\u2019s approach<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0Federal relations are dynamic even in countries with almost inviolable rights of the States. India\u2019s policy towards J&amp;K\u00a0also\u00a0moved between tight central control to a gentler federal grip that provided space for autonomous self-governance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Suggestions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frame a comprehensive blueprint<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0The Center and State have\u00a0to frame a\u00a0blueprint\u00a0for good governance\u00a0with\u00a0framework of healthy federal relations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The center\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">must\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">commit to a structured process of continuous engagement\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">to bridge the trust deficit vis a vis the intentions of the Centre.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Twenty-first century governance and empowerment\u00a0in Jammu and Kashmir\u00a0require\u00a0a federal solution that is contemporary and built on best practices globally.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Source: The Hindu:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/Home\/ShareArticle?OrgId=GQS8N34N8.1&amp;imageview=0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Article 1<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/Home\/ShareArticle?OrgId=GQS8N34N1.1&amp;imageview=0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Article 2<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/editorials\/amit-shah-narendra-modi-jammu-and-kashmir-leaders-meeting-7376159\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Indian Express<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Relevance:\u00a0Development of Jammu and Kashmir is essential for Internal security\u00a0and ensuring smooth functioning of the Federalism.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Context:\u00a0For the first time since the state\u00a0after abrogation of article 370,\u00a0the Central\u00a0government\u00a0initiated\u00a0political engagement with the leaders of\u00a0Jammu and Kashmir.\u00a0\u00a0 Key outcomes of the meeting:\u00a0\u00a0 Both the center and state agreed to strengthen\u00a0grassroot\u00a0democracy.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Legislative polls will occur after the\u00a0delimitation of&hellip; 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