Ladakh Protests Demand Statehood, Sixth Schedule Safeguards, Lok Sabha Seats, and Job Vacancies

• Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other Ladakh residents are on a hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards for the region.

• A high-powered committee was constituted in January 2023 to address the concerns, but talks broke down in March 2024.

• The protest aims for inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, Statehood, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts, and filling of existing government vacancies.

• The Home Ministry suspended the talks, but the protest is being resumed.

• The main complaint is that talks are not taking place regularly.

• The main concern is land, with fears of big industries and hotels occupying the land.

• The Home Ministry has sent feelers for talks, but the protest cannot be suspended.

• The protesters have had several meetings with the Home Ministry, but they have not been assured of Statehood in the talks.

Ladakh Protests Statehood is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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