Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Leh, Ladakh, on May 1 for a two-day visit, primarily to pay respects to the Holy Relics of the Lord Buddha, which are on display until May 15. Local groups, including the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), are eager to meet Shah to discuss their demands for statehood and protections under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. However, sources indicate that Shah may not meet with these groups, as the government is awaiting the results of sub-committee talks scheduled for May 22. The region has seen unrest, particularly following violent protests in September 2022 that resulted in fatalities. Despite the government's announcement to resume talks, local leaders have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the upcoming meeting. Additionally, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, VK Saxena, has announced the creation of five new districts to improve governance and service delivery in the region. This visit comes at a time when the people of Ladakh are reflecting on the slow progress since the territory's establishment in 2019.