During the meeting, the leaders from Leh and Kargil raised several key demands such as statehood for the Union Territory, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule, and the release of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk. Today’s meeting is seen as significant amid continuing demands for constitutional safeguards and political assurances for the region. (ANI File)
In 2023, the Union home ministry formed a high-powered committee under minister of state for home Nityanand Rai to discuss ways to protect Ladakh’s unique culture and language, considering its location and strategic importance. (File)
