News Topic:Kargil Democratic Alliance

Ladakh groups drop statehood demand, seek elected legislature and Chief Minister

LAB and KDA have dropped Ladakh’s statehood demand and now seek an elected legislature, Chief Minister and control over police and law and order.

Ladakh governance model under Article 371, Chief Secretary says

Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said a new governance model under Article 371 is proposed, with direct elections and powers beyond the Sixth Schedule.

Ladakh establishes 7 Autonomous Hill Development Councils

Ladakh has constituted seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils for its seven districts, with elections to be held in due course under the 1997 Act.

Three-day hunger strike begins in Kargil for statehood, Sixth Schedule

A three-day hunger strike began in Kargil on Saturday morning in support of four key demands including statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule.

Kargil shuts down for half day to demand full statehood for Ladakh

Kargil witnessed a significant shutdown as thousands of demonstrators rallied from Fatima Chowk to Hussaini Park, vocally advocating for full statehood.

Ladakh sub-committee meeting remains deadlocked

The latest session of the sub-committee convened to address Ladakh's pressing concerns concluded without a breakthrough.

Ladakh groups say ready for unconditional talks with Centre

Softening their stand, the groups spearheading the agitation in Ladakh said that they are ready to hold unconditional talks with New Delhi.

Leh Apex Body calls for mass rally, seeking constitutional safeguards for Ladakh

Eminent educationist and reformist from Ladakh, Sonam Wangchok is observing a hunger strike to protect the environment of Ladakh.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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