India-China Standoff, Why Ladakh is The Most Important Territory for India!

Since the beginning of April, Chinese soldiers were seen crossing and trespassing near LAC (Line of Actual Control) and nearer areas. Their motive was clear that they wanted to set their rights near Pangong Tso Lake and Finger Areas near it. 

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Every time India faces the trespassing and violation of ceasefire near Pakistan and China Borders; although every time they lose. The importance of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh region can be imagined by this sentence quoted by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi : जम्मू एवं कश्मीर और लद्दाख हिन्दुस्तान के सिर का ताज़ है!

Scraping the Article 370 and 35A

On 5th of August, Indian Government scrapped the Article 370 and 35A, which were making J&K and Ladakh a special category state, and Government of India demolished the rights of the J&K, which were allowing them to make their own laws and order. After demolishing these articles, J&K were divided into two parts, as a union territory. 

J&K (UT) and Ladakh (UT).

Importance of Ladakh (UT)

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In every war, Ladakh people were participated as a volunteer and as a Soldier. Ladakh people are the most honest and patriotic folks. People in Ladakh are green minded and their love for Environment can be seen through their cultures.

The most special thing about the Ladakh is that there are no natural greenery, every green part you see in the Ladakh were being made or being planted by people for their livelihood and for their love to the Nature.

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Ladakh has over 3 Lakh population and among them there are total 5000 people who are giving their services in their respected Military branches; among these 3 Lakh people, there are 14 Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan Awardees. It means in every 21K people there is 1 Padma Shri or Padma Vibhushan Awardee. 

In Ladakh, youngsters have their own regiment known as Ladakh Scout Regiment. Youngsters in Ladakh have so many Military and Gallantry awards. It is one of the most decorated regiment along with others. LSR (Ladakh Scout Regiment) has nearly 5000 soldiers. Among 5000 soldiers there are at least 11 Mahavir Chakra Awardees. 

History of Ladakh

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In 1940s and 50s, China occupied the Tibet and established their rights, at that time Ladakh came forward to merge with India. Till 1834 Ladakh was independent territory, just like the Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. In 1834, The king of J&K suddenly invaded the state of Ladakh. The truculence was very violent and cruel. Later on the king of J&K decided to merge the state of Ladakh region with J&K; and till 1947 J&K and Ladakh were assumed same territory; but its importance was never been decreased. In 1947 people of Ladakh were demanding the independent territory of Ladakh; which should be administered by the Central Government of India. But the government of that time (1947) wasn't assuring this demand. 

In the war of 1948 (Indo-Pak), Ladakh people were giving contribution to the nation although after merging with J&K. People were volunteering at that time. 

So, the phase between 1947 to 2019 was very crucial for Ladakh people. In this phase the deamnd of making Ladakh a UT was in frame, as people up voted it. 

On 5th of August, the Government of India declared Ladakh a Union Territory. 

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