Amit Shah Advocates for Development and Peace in Ladakh Amid Local Agitation
In Ladakh, Shah pushes for peace & middle path
Hindustan Times
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During his visit to Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the Indian government's commitment to the region's development since its transition to Union Territory status in 2019. He highlighted significant infrastructure improvements and called for peace, while addressing ongoing demands for statehood from local groups.
- 01Amit Shah reported a significant increase in infrastructure in Ladakh since 2019, including road and bridge construction.
- 02Shah emphasized the importance of peace and compassion, referencing the teachings of Lord Buddha during his visit.
- 03Local groups continue to demand statehood and constitutional safeguards under the sixth schedule.
- 04The budget for Ladakh has increased from ₹1,000 crore to ₹6,000 crore since becoming a Union Territory.
- 05A new dairy plant in Kargil is set to enhance local dairy production and self-reliance.
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During a two-day visit to Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the Indian government's focus on development in the region since it became a Union Territory in 2019. He noted that the road network has expanded from 1,800 km to 4,040 km, and 72 bridges have been constructed, marking a significant increase in infrastructure. Shah stressed the importance of peace, drawing on the teachings of Lord Buddha, and expressed gratitude to the people of Ladakh for their patriotism. Despite ongoing demands from local groups for statehood and constitutional safeguards, Shah asserted that Ladakh has seen rapid transformation, with the establishment of seven districts and a budget increase to ₹6,000 crore. He also inaugurated a 10,000 litres per day dairy plant in Kargil, aimed at boosting local dairy production and self-reliance, supported by various government initiatives.
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The development initiatives and infrastructure improvements are expected to enhance local economies and living standards in Ladakh, addressing long-standing issues of underdevelopment.
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