Kargil Elections News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

The newly-elected members of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Kargil have taken oath, with Dr Jaffar Akhone proposed as the chief executive councillor. The National Conference and Congress formed the council after winning 22 seats out of 26. The two parties have formed an agenda of alliance to work together for the betterment of the people of Kargil. They have pledged to provide a strong and sustainable council that works in the interest of the people.

Kargil (Ladakh), Oct 8 (PTI) Counting of votes began on Sunday morning here for the fifth Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil election, officials said.

Out of the total 26 seats, results have been declared of 25 seats. NC won 13 seats followed by eight seats by Congress.

Polls drew to a close at 4 pm on Wednesday. Kargil now awaits results on October 8 to decide not just its representatives for the next five years but also its future as a Union Territory.

From lack of jobs to irrigation to need for schoolteachers, voters list their grievances. Some leaders say controlling the council is imperative to safeguarding the region’s interests.