Ladakh Hill Council Elections Likely Delayed to Next Year

Saralnama

Elections for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Leh may be postponed to next year. The council's 5-year term ends. Recent violence in Leh and protests for statehood have created tension. The Ladakh administration might extend the current council's term by 6 months. BJP leader Tashi Gyalson said the LAHDC Act allows term extension if needed. The last elections in 2020 saw BJP win 15 of 26 seats. To participate in future elections, voters must register with their local election office. (Updated 10 Oct 2025, 14:06 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Elections for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Leh may be postponed to next year
• The council's 5-year term ends
• Recent violence in Leh and protests for statehood have created tension