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Ladakh leaders warn of agitation over autonomy demands

Ladakh leaders have threatened to launch fresh agitation from September 19 to 24 if the Centre does not assure progress on their demands for greater autonomy and constitutional safeguards within a week.

Puja Shil | | 1 min read

Ladakh leaders warn of agitation over autonomy demands
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In Brief

  1. Ladakh leaders warned of new agitation starting September 19.
  2. The move seeks greater autonomy and constitutional safeguards.
  3. Centre given a one-week deadline to provide assurances.
  4. Agitation planned from September 19 to 24 if demands are unmet.

Ladakh leaders have issued a warning of fresh agitation if the Central government fails to meet their demands for greater autonomy and specific constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory. The threat comes with a one-week deadline for the Centre to give clear assurances.

The proposed agitation is scheduled to take place from September 19 to 24, marking a focused window of protest to press their concerns. The leaders stressed that without positive response, the agitation will go ahead as planned.

This development underscores ongoing demands within Ladakh for increased self-governance and protections that reflect the region's unique identity and status as a Union Territory. The leaders’ position has gained prominence amid broader discussions on regional autonomy in India’s Union Territories.

Officials and stakeholders await the Centre's response to the demands and the potential impact of the planned agitation on regional stability.

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