Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) jointly submitted demands to MHA officials and Ladakh Chief Secretary in Leh
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Ladakh civil society groups submit list of non-negotiable points to MHA officials, Chief Secretary in Leh
Ladakh's apex civil society bodies — the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) — submitted a list of non-negotiable demands to Ministry of Home Affairs officials and the Ladakh Chief Secretary in Leh. They are observing September as 'Martyrs' Month' to honour those who died during agitations for Statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The move signals sustained pressure on the Centre for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh's tribal population and democratic rights.
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September observed as 'Martyrs' Month' to honour agitators who died demanding Statehood and Sixth Schedule status
Core demands include full Statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under Sixth Schedule of Constitution for tribal protection
Sixth Schedule provides autonomy to tribal areas via Autonomous District Councils (Articles 244(2) and 275(1))
Ladakh has been a Union Territory without legislature since August 5, 2019, after abrogation of Article 370
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