The Centre has agreed to establish an elected legislature in Ladakh, empowering a Union Territory-level body and ensuring constitutional safeguards akin to Article 371.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk hailed the government's stand
May 24, 2026
05:55 pm
What's the storyIn a landmark development, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have reached an in-principle agreement with the government to restore democracy in Ladakh.
The agreement seeks to replace fragmented district councils with a single Union Territory-level legislative body comprising elected representatives.
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