Greater State Autonomy
Topic: Regional Aspirations: J&K, Punjab, the North-East and Accommodation · NCERT: Class 12, Ch 7 "Regional Aspirations"
Meaning
Greater State Autonomy was the demand to give back to Jammu and Kashmir the autonomy that Article 370 originally granted. Many Kashmiris felt that this autonomy had been eroded in practice over time. The National Conference government raised the demand after elections returned in 1996.
Example
In 2000 the J&K assembly passed an autonomy resolution to restore Article 370's original autonomy. The Union Cabinet rejected it. In 2019 Article 370's special status itself was ended.
Don't confuse with
- Secession: a demand to leave India. Greater State Autonomy asked for more powers while staying inside India.
Related concepts
- Kashmir insurgency
- Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front
- Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits
- Hurriyat Conference