New power structure for Ladakh? Chief Secretary explains what is on the table for the road ahead

Published on Oct 04, 2026 11:07 am IST

What does Article 371K mean for Ladakh, and could it reshape the region’s political future? In an exclusive interview with Kumkum Chadha, Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra explains the proposed constitutional framework being discussed between Ladakh’s leadership and the Centre. Kundra addresses questions around trust, negotiations, shifting demands, Ladakh protests, the September 24 violence, development, Leh-Kargil concerns and the future of Ladakh’s political movement. Watch the full interview for an in-depth look at Ladakh’s 371K demand, Centre-Ladakh talks and the proposed roadmap for greater political empowerment.

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