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Ladakh agitation: Rally in Leh, shutdown in Kargil two days after Wangchuk’s release

Ladakh agitation: Rally in Leh, shutdown in Kargil two days after Wangchuk’s release

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Leh, Hundreds of people took part in a rally in Leh town amid tight security while Kargil observed a shutdown on Monday on a call given by Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance in support of their demands for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh. Ladakh agitation: Rally in Leh, shutdown in Kargil two days after Wangchuk’s release It was the first major rally by LAB since violence erupted during protests in September, prompting a clampdown by authorities, and comes two days after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released by the Centre after nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act . The Director General of Police of Ladakh, Mukesh Singh, visited the rally site at Singay Namgyal Chowk in Leh to take stock of the security arrangements, with additional police and security personnel deployed across the town to maintain law and order. Led by LAB co-chairman Chering Dorjay, the protesters started from the Singay Namgyal chowk and marched to Leh polo ground with participants, including a sizable number …

Protestors demand rights on Gandhi Jayanti – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk during his foot march from Ladakh to Delhi. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and 150 other protesters from Ladakh were detained at the Singhu border crossing on Monday night after a month-long march from Leh. Despite the passage of the 24-hour curfew, protesters continue to fast regularly, saying their rights are being violated. Wangchuk and other protesters are observing an indefinite fast after being detained on Gandhi Jayanti, a symbolic day of peace and democracy. Detained for more than 24 hours, sections of the ‘Delhi Chalo Padyatra’ protesters demand justice, Ladakh statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution Despite his release and detention again, Wangchuk remains resolute, calling for unity among protesters. “We, the ‘padyatris’, find ourselves in an alarming situation. We have been detained for over 24 hours. This detention is illegal, as the 24-hour period has elapsed, and we must be produced before a magistrate,” Jigmat Paljor, Coordinator Apex Body said. “Some groups have been released after just under 24 hours, only …

3-day hunger strike demanding statehood for Ladakh begins in Kargil | Latest News India

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Kargil, A three-day hunger strike by Kargil Democratic Alliance in support of their four-point demands, including statehood and Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, commenced here on Sunday with people from different walks of life joining the symbolic protest against the Central government. HT Image Separately, the hunger strike led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk in Leh entered 19th day as he expressed his displeasure over “breach of trust” from the Union home ministry amid deadlock over the talks between representatives of Leh-based Apex Body and the government. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. KDA and Leh-based Apex Body, both separate groupings of various political, social and religious organisations representing the two districts, are jointly spearheading the agitation in support of their demands which also included job reservation for local youth and one Rajya Sabha seat. The agitation was launched shortly after Ladakh was granted UT status without assembly in August 2019. The entire leadership of KDA along with over 200 volunteers assembled at Hussaini park Sunday …

Invite legal experts to work on Sixth Schedule, statehood demands: MHA at third meet with Ladakh, Kargil leaders | India News

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The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday suggested inviting legal experts to discuss the “modalities for implementation” of the Sixth Schedule and statehood for Ladakh, two of the four demands raised by the sub-committee representing Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), following the third round of talks in the national capital on Saturday. On the demands for a Service Selection Board and reservation in divisional and district-cadre jobs in Ladakh, “a notification may be expected soon”, said Cheering Dorjey Lakrook, a member of the sub-committee. Representatives from both the socio-political groups previously met the MHA officials as part of a high-powered committee on December 4 last year and on February 19 this year. LAB and KDA have been spearheading the movement in Ladakh with four main demands — statehood for Ladakh, safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, job reservation for the youths of Ladakh and creation of separate parliamentary constituencies for the two parts of the region. During Saturday’s meeting, inclusion of Ladakh in DANICS was opposed and reservation in …

Govt Agrees to Discuss Demands for Ladakh’s Statehood, Inclusion in 6th Schedule, Say Groups

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The two organisations from Ladakh also decided to call off ”for the time being” their plan to go on a hunger strike from Tuesday ”in view of this significant development”. (Representative Image of Ladakh/Twitter) ”The meeting decided to discuss threadbare our main demands: statehood for Ladakh, inclusion of Ladakh in the 6th Schedule of the Constitution and the constitution of the exclusive public service commission for Ladakh on February 24,” according to a joint press release issued by the ABL and KDA The Centre agreed on Monday to discuss threadbare the demands for Ladakh’s statehood, the inclusion of the Union Territory in the 6th Schedule of the Constitution and the setting up of an exclusive public service commission for the high-altitude region. The agreement was arrived at a meeting held here between the High Powered Committee (HPC) for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai and a 14-member delegation of the Apex Body of Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), representing various organisations of the Union Territory. ”The meeting decided to …

Massive Protests in Leh Demand Ladakh Statehood and Constitutional Reforms

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Last Updated: February 04, 2024, 09:46 IST Videos of Ladakh protest circulating on social media showcased a multitude of people, armed with placards, passionately shouting slogans to emphasise their demands. (Screen grab) Leh witnesses massive protests for Ladakh statehood, Sixth Schedule, job reservations, and parliamentary seats. Locals demand amendments to Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act Braving the cold, massive protest rallies surged in Ladakh’s Leh district on Saturday as locals organised a complete shutdown, pressing for their demands, including the statehood of Ladakh. Thousands took to the streets and called for the territory’s inclusion in the sixth schedule of the Constitution for tribal status, job reservations for locals, and parliamentary seats for both Leh and Kargil. Videos circulating on social media showcased a huge crow, armed with placards, shouting slogans. #WATCH | Leh, Ladakh: Thousands brave the freezing cold as they march demanding statehood for Ladakh and protections under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution for the Union Territory. (03.02) pic.twitter.com/gwsiGZBxXc— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2024 Four-point agenda Ladakh was turned into a Union territory …

Ladakh Shuts Down As Thousands March For Statehood In Freezing Cold

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Thousands walked in Ladakh in biting cold and sloganeered demanding statehood Srinagar: A complete shutdown was observed across Ladakh as thousands marched demanding statehood and constitutional protections under the sixth schedule for the Union Territory. Protests were jointly organised by the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance. Thousands of men and women marched across the main city of Leh in freezing temperatures, shouting slogans demanding statehood for Ladakh, the implementation of the sixth schedule of the Constitution, and also separate parliament seats for Leh and Kargil districts. The shutdown was observed despite the Centre’s announcement to hold a second round of talks with representatives of the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance.  The Centre has already constituted a high-powered committee headed by Minister of State (Home Affairs) Nityanand Rai to address the demands of the people of Ladakh. The people of Ladakh said they couldn’t live under an unending bureaucratic rule in the Union Territory and only a full statehood – where they elect their representatives to govern the region – could fulfil …