Ladakh Talks with Centre: No Final Agreement Yet on Statehood and Safeguards
2 days after ‘deal’ with Centre, Ladakh representative says nothing final so far
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Two days after discussions with the Indian government regarding legislative assembly and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, representatives stated that no final agreement has been reached. Ongoing consultations are expected to lead to a formal draft proposal before the next meeting.
- 01Sajjad Kargili, co-chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance, emphasized that discussions are still ongoing and no final agreement has been made.
- 02The KDA and Leh Apex Body (LAB) had previously claimed the Centre's assurances for restoring democracy and providing constitutional safeguards similar to Article 371.
- 03The Centre cited inadequate revenue as a reason for not granting statehood to Ladakh at this time.
- 04The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) formed a committee in January 2023 to address key issues related to Ladakh.
- 05Sonam Wangchuk, a LAB member and environmentalist, was involved in the discussions and previously faced legal issues related to protests demanding statehood.
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In a recent statement, Sajjad Kargili (co-chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance) clarified that despite earlier claims of an agreement with the Indian government regarding legislative assembly and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, no final agreement has been reached yet. Discussions are ongoing, with the KDA having shared draft proposals for statehood and sixth schedule safeguards, which the government is expected to respond to with a formal draft before the next meeting. The Leh Apex Body and KDA had previously reported assurances from the Centre regarding restoring democracy and providing constitutional protections akin to Article 371, which applies to certain northeastern states in India. However, the Centre has indicated that Ladakh currently lacks the necessary revenue to achieve statehood. A committee led by junior minister Nityanand Rai was formed in January 2023 to address these issues, following a violent protest in September 2025 that resulted in fatalities. Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested during protests, has been vocal about the need for continued dialogue.
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The ongoing discussions could significantly affect the political landscape in Ladakh, with potential implications for local governance and autonomy.
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