SRINAGAR: At a meeting with Union home ministry officials in Leh on Wednesday, Ladakhi representatives sought a legislative assembly for Ladakh headed by a chief minister, withdrawal of cases against all those booked in connection with the Sept 24 violence last year and compensation for those killed in the unrest.They warned that if their demands are not met, they would revive demands of Sixth Schedule and restoration of statehood for Ladakh and launch an agitation if the process is further delayed.Talking to reporters Wednesday evening, representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), two main political groupings of the region, said they submitted a signed memorandum outlining their “non-negotiable” demands to MHA officials, making it clear there should be no diversion from these points and they are not ready talk about development programmes.The representatives, including LAB member Sonam Wangchuk, jointly addressed media after the talks. They said the next meeting, due in New Delhi in the first week of Sept, should focus on the proposed legislature for Ladakh, its financial powers and constitutional safeguards.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThey said they have submitted the demands to the MHA “in light of the broad understanding reached between the MHA and the two bodies in New Delhi on May 22.”On May 22, the MHA’s sub-committee had held talks with Ladakh representatives in New Delhi.The MHA had formed a committee on Jan 2, 2023, led by junior minister Nityanand Rai, to address key issues of Ladakh. Since then, several rounds of talks have been held.The process stopped after four people were killed and over 80 injured in alleged police firing on protesters in Leh demanding statehood on Sept 24, 2025.Wangchuk, who was accused of inciting the protesters, was arrested, charged under NSA and kept in Jodhpur jail. The Centre revoked his NSA detention in March this year. After his release, Wangchuk has pressed for such talks. He was part of May 22 talks with the Centre.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Gen-Z Outreach: One Union Minister To Visit One University Daily‘Fuel For Free’: Chandigarh’s ‘Petrol Langar’ Turns Chaotic, Leaves People Fuming‘No Respect For Court’: Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra In Hate Speech CaseUS Envoy Calls J&K ‘Important Part Of India’ During 1st Kashmir Visit After Article 370 AbrogationPatna Erupts As Tejashwi Yadav Detained During RJD March Over Siwan AK-47 And Paper Leak RowPakistan’s 2 AM Panic Over Operation Sindoor Documentary: Pak Army Calls It ‘Tragedy & Comedy’Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJP123PhotostoriesBigg Boss 20: From Mary Kom and Mouni Roy to Rajat Bedi, Rumoured contestants of Salman Khan-hosted show5 tips to improve your communication skills10 baby girl names that feel effortlessly elegant and modern5 easy-to-do beauty secrets that make you look effortlessly expensiveOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals whether you’re judgmental or too hard on yourselfBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities who can shine in the showStop saying sorry for choosing yourself: 7 things every woman should never feel guilty about, according to Ankur WarikooWhy do Indian brides wear black beads on their mangalsutra? The tradition, belief, and symbolism explainedFrom Orry to Rubina Dilaik, Gaurav Khanna and others: Net worth of popular Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestantsLung cancer story is changing in India: Why doctors are looking at the air we breathe, not just the habits we have123Hot PicksIndia Oil ExportsBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKiren RijijuBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir
SRINAGAR: At a meeting with Union home ministry officials in Leh on Wednesday, Ladakhi representatives sought a legislative assembly for Ladakh headed by a chief minister, withdrawal of cases against all those booked in connection with the Sept 24 violence last year and compensation for those killed in the unrest.They warned that if their demands are not met, they would revive demands of Sixth Schedule and restoration of statehood for Ladakh and launch an agitation if the process is further delayed.Talking to reporters Wednesday evening, representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), two main political groupings of the region, said they submitted a signed memorandum outlining their “non-negotiable” demands to MHA officials, making it clear there should be no diversion from these points and they are not ready talk about development programmes.The representatives, including LAB member Sonam Wangchuk, jointly addressed media after the talks. They said the next meeting, due in New Delhi in the first week of Sept, should focus on the proposed legislature for Ladakh, its financial powers and constitutional safeguards.
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They said they have submitted the demands to the MHA “in light of the broad understanding reached between the MHA and the two bodies in New Delhi on May 22.”On May 22, the MHA’s sub-committee had held talks with Ladakh representatives in New Delhi.The MHA had formed a committee on Jan 2, 2023, led by junior minister Nityanand Rai, to address key issues of Ladakh. Since then, several rounds of talks have been held.The process stopped after four people were killed and over 80 injured in alleged police firing on protesters in Leh demanding statehood on Sept 24, 2025.Wangchuk, who was accused of inciting the protesters, was arrested, charged under NSA and kept in Jodhpur jail. The Centre revoked his NSA detention in March this year. After his release, Wangchuk has pressed for such talks. He was part of May 22 talks with the Centre.
