Union Territory
The High-Powered Committee (HPC) addressing Ladakhi concerns will reconvene on February 4, 2026, months after protests led to its suspension last year. The Ministry of Home Affairs sent an invitation on January 8, and socio-religious bodies from Kargil and Leh have agreed to participate.
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Recent changes in Chandigarh's bureaucracy and service rules suggest the union territory is being prepared for governance under Article 240 of the Constitution. These moves include adopting central civil service rules and empowering AGMUT cadre officers in key posts. Experts debate whether this will enhance central control or benefit the city's development.