Ladakh talks with Centre show promise, but protests break out
Ladakh is back in the spotlight as a recent fact-finding report released in Delhi has revived calls for its own legislative assembly and special protections under India's Sixth Schedule.
But things have gotten tense—Ladakh's top official, Pawan Kotwal, says some groups are sabotaging the dialogue process to solve these issues.
Activist's arrest sparks outrage; 4 killed in protests
Negotiations between local leaders and the Centre were showing promise until protests broke out on September 24, resulting in the loss of four lives.
Meanwhile, locals are upset over activist Sonam Wangchuk's arrest and say Ladakh still doesn't have enough say in Parliament.
The struggle for more rights has been ongoing since Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019, with officials promising land rights and bigger budgets—but many feel their voices still aren't being heard.