Fearing split in Leh's Buddhist votes, Congress, BJP focus on Kargil : The Tribune India
Consolidation of votes in Muslim-dominated Kargil worrisome for parties. In a highly polarised electoral atmosphere in the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, where only...
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Consolidation of votes in Muslim-dominated Kargil worrisome for parties. In a highly polarised electoral atmosphere in the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, where only...
Reang said those people who want Indian citizenship will have to apply to the district-level committee for consideration.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 21-day fast in sub-zero temperatures in March this year, seeking autonomy for Ladakh. The protesters, who were inspired by actor Aamir Khan's character Rancho in Bollywood blockbuster "3 Idiots," argued that the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution should protect the mountains, glaciers, and ecology of Ladakh. Wangchuk said that locals are concerned that without safeguards, their lands will be taken over by corporates and outsiders who may not respect the environment in the ecologically sensitive Himalayan region.
'If the BJP does not change its stand, we will hope that those who are in favour of protecting Ladakh come to power.'
India News: Chering Dorjay Lakruk of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) stresses unity in Ladakh's Lok Sabha elections, focusing on statehood and safeguards under