Ladakh: Thousands of people march amid freezing cold demanding statehood
Thousands marched in the cold, demanding statehood for Ladakh and protection under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution for the Union Territory.
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Thousands of men and women braved the bitter cold as they marched in Leh's main city, demanding statehood for Ladakh and the implementation of the sixth schedule of the Constitution. (ANI)
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People holding placards take part in the '"Leh Chalo Andolan" called by Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB) demanding the implementation of the 6th Schedule, Statehood, Land, and job security and separate Lok Sabha Seat in Parliament for Kargil and Leh, in Leh.(ANI)
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The shutdown in the region was initiated by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). (X/@@SajjadKargili_)
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The central government has formed a high-level committee, headed by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, to safeguard Ladakh's unique culture and language. (X/@dnetta)
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