SaralnamaTwo Ladakh outfits joined forces to demand statehood on in Leh. The Apex Body from Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) formed a joint committee. They seek statehood, Sixth Schedule protection, a Public Service Commission, and two parliamentary seats. Key leaders include Thupstan Chhewang, Chering Dorje Lakruk, Ashraf Ali, Asgar Ali Karbalai, Qamar Ali Akhoon, and Sajad Hussain. The groups united despite past differences between Buddhist-majority Leh and Muslim-majority Kargil. They worry about land loss and job security after Jammu and Kashmir's special status ended. A government panel led by Union MoS Nityanand Rai is reviewing their demands. (Updated 27 Sep 2025, 07:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Two Ladakh outfits joined forces to demand statehood on in Leh
- The Apex Body from Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) formed a joint committee
- They seek statehood, Sixth Schedule protection, a Public Service Commission, and two parliamentary seats