Newly Elected Members of 5th LAHDC Kargil Take Oath, Pledging Dedicated Service

VoL Desk, Oct. 17: In a solemn ceremony held today at the Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall in Kargil, 26 recently elected members of the 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) took their oath of office.

The oath was administered by Principal District and Session Judge, Iqbal Ahmed Masoodi, to the newly elected councillors, comprising 12 members from the National Conference Party, 10 from the Indian National Congress, two from the BJP, and two independents.

The event was grac...

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حکومت سازی کو لیکر این سی اور کانگریس کا اہم فیصلہ

نیشنل کانفرنس اور کانگریس کا اہم اجلاس ،باری باری حکومت بنانے پر اتفاق

وی ایل نیوزسروس// لداخ پہاڑی ترقیا کونسل کرگل کے پانچویں عام انتخابات کے نتائج سامنے آنے کے بعد آج کانگریس اور نیشنل کانفرنس کے الیکشن کارڈنیشن کمیٹی کاایک اہم اجلاس ہائی لینڈ ہوٹل میں منعقد ہوا جس میں الیکشن کارڈنیشن کمیٹی کے سبھی ممبران کے علاوہ دونوں جماعتوں کے صدور موجود تھے ۔

ذرائع کے مطابق اس میٹنگ میں یہ فیصلہ ہوا کہ دونوں جماعتیں یعنی کانگریس اور نیشنل کانفرنس باری باری اڑھائی سال ہل کونسل کی سربراہی کرے گی...

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CEC Selection for 5th LAHDC Kargil Body Still Undecided Amidst Speculations

VoL Desk, Oct. 16: In the midst of speculations and rumors regarding the selection of the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) candidate for the 5th LAHDC body by the Congress-NC alliance, sources have clarified that no final decision has been made yet.

The parties are currently engaged in discussions, and a decision on the candidates for the Council Executive body is expected within the next two days.

However, it has been confirmed by the sources that the council will be officially forme...

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National Conference, Congress sweep LAHDC-Kargil poll, win 22 seats

VoL Desk, Oct. 08: The National Conference and the Congress together won 22 seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil election, officials announced today. The election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil was the first poll to be held after Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Twenty-six seats of the council went to polls on October 4. According to the officials, the Nation...

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DC Kargil Unveils Revised Schedule for 5th LAHDC Elections Vote Counting

VoL Desk, Oct. 05: In an revised official statement released today, Deputy Commissioner Shrikant Balasaheb Suse of Kargil has detailed the vote counting plan for the upcoming 5th LAHDC Kargil elections, set to take place on October 08, 2023 at Government Polytechnic College, Kargil.

According to the order, the vote counting process will commence at 8 am in the morning on the specified date, with various shifts clearly outlined. The Bhimbat, Padum, and Stakchay-Khangral (1st Shift) constit...

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Kargil LAHDC Election ends peacefully: Kargil witness 77% Voter Turnout on poll day 

Kargil, 04-10-2023: Kargil recorded a 77.61% voter turnout on poll day in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections, which concluded peacefully today. 

The voting for the fifth LAHDC Kargil election was held across the district and a total of 77.61 per cent of voters exercised their franchise through EVMs to decide the fate of 85 candidates who are in the fray. The counting of votes is scheduled for October 8, 2023.

Earlier this morning the polling began at 8 am ...

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Insights into Kargil’s Political Landscape: An Interview with Adv. Mustafa Haji

This interview with Advocate Mustafa Haji (MH), conducted by Anwar Ali Tsarpa (AT), delves into various aspects of the LAHDC Kargil election and its broader implications. From the extended election duration and the shift in public perception post-Ladakh’s Union Territory status to the complexities of identity-based politics in Kargil and the potential transition towards agenda-based politics, the conversation provides valuable insights into the region’s political landscape. Advocate Mustafa ...

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Breaking News: Fresh Notification Announced for 5th LAHDC Kargil Elections

VoL Desk, Sep. 7, 2023: Following the recent judgment by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, which invalidated the entire LAHDC Kargil election process initiated by the UT Ladakh Administration, a fresh election notification has been promptly issued by the UT Administration.

The judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, dated September 6, 2023, in Civil Appeal No. 5707 of 2023 (SLP No. 18727 of 2023), has set aside the entire election process initiated under the notification dated...

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Supreme Court Invalidates UT Adm. Notification; Holds JKNC Entitled To Plough Symbol

Delhi, September 06: In a significant development, the Supreme Court made a notable ruling on Wednesday. They invalidated the notification issued by the Union Territory of Ladakh on August 5, which pertained to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) election scheduled for September 10 in the Kargil region.

Furthermore, the Court declared that the ‘plough’ symbol should be allotted to the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party (JKNC). This decision came after the Cour...

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The Final List of 5th LAHDC Election, Issued By Deputy Election Officer

Kargil, August 26: The Deputy Election Officer has released the final list of candidates for the 5th general election of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil. According to the Election Department’s notification of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the election process commenced with the opening of nominations on August 16, 2023. During the nomination submission period on August 23, a total of 278 candidates submitted their nominations. The scrutiny of nominations took p...

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