<h1>Jammu & Kashmir Leaders Discuss Conditional GST Implementation to Protect Fiscal Autonomy and Special Status Under Article 370.</h1> An all-party consultative group in Jammu and Kashmir discussed implementing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) with conditions to protect the state's fiscal autonomy. The meeting, chaired by a former deputy chief minister, highlighted concerns that not adopting GST could lead to economic chaos and disrupt inter-state trade. The state's finance minister assured that safeguards would maintain J&K's special constitutional status under Article 370. While parties generally supported GST, they emphasized the need for protection of fiscal autonomy and careful implementation. Concerns were raised about potential political ramifications and the impact on trade without GST integration.