All stakeholders overwhelming participation in Kargil’s hunger strike

VoL Desk, March 24: Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) launched a three-day hunger strike today at Hussaini Park in District Kargil, drawing widespread participation from political, religious, and civil society groups.

Led by the Kargil Democratic Alliance, the hunger strike aims to push for several key demands including Statehood for Ladakh, inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil, and the establishment of a Public Service Com...

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Kargil up in arms for Statehood, Six Schedule; Announce hunger strike

VoL Desk, March 20: Hundreds of people took to street in Kargil city demanding the fulfillment of four-point demands of Ladakh especially Statehood for Ladakh and inclusion in Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution. The protest rally was spearheaded by the Kargil Democratic Alliance, an amalgam of political parties, religious communities and civil societies.

The protest rally begins from Fatima Chowk which passing through the main bazaar Kargil culminated at the Hussaini Park. At hussaini ...

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KDA and Apex Body Advance Talks on Ladakh’s Key Demands in Delhi Meeting

VoL Desk, Feb. 24: Today, the sub-committee of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Apex Body Leh met with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi to address three of the four critical issues outlined in Ladakh’s agenda, as announced by Ladakh leaders in a joint press conference following the meeting.

After thorough deliberations, the Ladakh leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved and conveyed optimism about the upcoming meeting, anticipated to take place within the ne...

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MHA Ladakh Meeting: Sub-Committee Formed by LAB, KDA; Hunger Strike Abandoned with Next Meeting Scheduled

VoL Desk, Feb. 19: Following a crucial meeting between the leaders of Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance with the high-powered committee of the Union Home Ministry in Delhi today, Ladakh leaders have decided to cancel their planned hunger strike set for February 20.

The leaders collectively agreed to establish a joint sub-committee to delve into the specifics of the issues and further engage in discussions with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Another meeting has been...

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Apex Leh and KDA Submits Detailed Draft to the MHA

Vol Desk, Jan 22: In a joint press release issued by Apex Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), it was highlighted that following a meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs, chaired by Shri Nityannad Rai on December 4, 2023, the MHA directed Apex Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance to formulate a draft of their demands to advance the ongoing discussions.

The Apex Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance formally presented a comprehensive sixteen-page draft on January 16, 2024, to the Mi...

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Centre likely to call Apex Body, KDA for talks after Kargil elections

Vol Desk , September 4: It is anticipated that the Central Government will engage in further discussions with representatives from Ladakh. These discussions are expected to take place after the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil elections have concluded. There are indications that some of the demands put forth by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) may find favor with the Government.

The previous round of talks between the Union Home Min...

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