What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism.
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In September 2026, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved a formal resolution in the State Assembly seeking the restoration of full statehood, prompting National Conference MLAs to propose amendments demanding the reinstatement of Article 370 and 35A. This legislative move revives critical constitutional debates surrounding asymmetric federalism, Centre-State relations, and the political fallout of the August 2019 bifurcation, testing the limits of sub-national legislative expression within a Union Territory framework.
Recent administrative directives in Bihar emphasizing enhanced collaboration between central security apparatuses and state machinery to manage the porous India-Nepal border underscore critical challenges in regional internal security. The push to curb illicit cross-border movement, alongside instructions to audit unregistered religious sites, highlights the intricate intersection of federal cooperative frameworks, border management, and local administrative enforcement.
On September 24, 2026, Ladakh witnessed symbolic protests led by activist Sonam Wangchuk to mark the first anniversary of the violence that occurred during demonstrations in 2025. These protests centered on long-standing demands for the granting of statehood to the Union Territory and the implementation of the Sixth Schedule to protect regional land rights and cultural identity. Concurrent with these events, the Ladakh administration announced the withdrawal of legal cases against 20 local residents who were booked following the 2025 unrest, a move interpreted as an attempt to de-escalate regional tensions and facilitate dialogue between the administration and local civil society groups.