Do the State and Union Territory differ from each other?

Do the State and Union Territory differ from each other?

With the central government deciding to restructure Jammu and Kashmir, there will now be 28 states and 9 union territories in the country. In India presently, after the revoke of Article 370 and 35A there are 28 states and 9 union territories. But now Jammu and Kashmir will be given the status of Union Territory.

Moreover, Ladakh will also be separated from Jammu and Kashmir and will be given the status of Union Territory. Nevertheless, what is the difference between the State and the Union Territory? Many do not know about this. So let's learn about that today...

                                             

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What is a State?

It is a constituent entity under the Indian Constitution which has an independent government.

This government is known as 'State Government'. This government is chosen by the people's vote.

● States have the power to legislate and amend their laws.

● Each state has an independent assembly and a chief minister. At this point, the governor is in the form of a delegate to the president.

                                                    

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What is a Union Territory?

● The Union territory is a small administrative unit. Over which the Centre is in control.

    Direct rules of the Central Government apply in these places.

● These rules are implemented by the Governor.

● The Deputy Governor acts as a representative of the President and is elected by the Central Government.

On behalf of the Union Territories, the high house of parliament, that is New Delhi and Puducherry in the Rajya Sabha, will have no representation.