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Ladakh Governance Framework Rejected by Kargil Democratic Alliance

Aarav SharmaSource: scroll.in
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Ladakh Governance Framework Rejected by Kargil Democratic Alliance
Ladakh Governance Framework Rejected by Kargil Democratic AllianceSource: scroll.in
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The Kargil Democratic Alliance rejected the Union government's draft governance framework for Ladakh, citing it would give the lieutenant governor and bureaucracy overriding authority, leaving the proposed elected body with limited power. The alliance warned of protests and shutdowns if the home ministry fails to implement the agreed-upon framework, which includes statehood as the ultimate aspiration. Talks have stalled, with both sides blaming each other for the lack of progress.

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