No statehood, Ladakh to get unique elected body, says Chief Secretary

The government has suggested creating an elected Union Territory body. However, Ladakh leaders have expressed disappointment over the slow pace of progress. Follow DW for more.

At a meeting with LAB and KDA, the Home Ministry discussed the proposed structure of the UT-level body under Article 371 was discussed; Ladakh leaders call the meeting a “waste of time and money”, they say the Ministry and the UT administration are not on the same page

Kundra said on Thursday the Centre has already begun preliminary work on the framework and wants Ladakh’s leadership to submit its responses quickly so drafting can begin. He emphasised that no governance model will be imposed and that agreement on core principles must precede…