Union govt. to resume talks on Ladakh on May 22
Discussions between the Union Home Ministry and civil society bodies in Ladakh will resume on May 22. The talks will focus on demands for Statehood and inclusion of the Union Territory in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. This announcement by Ladakh Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena ends an impasse and precedes Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Ladakh. The sub-committee on political dialogue aims for a constructive democratic dialogue to meet the aspirations of Ladakh's people, addressing their long-standing demands.
Key Points
- Talks between the Union Home Ministry and Ladakh civil society bodies will resume on May 22.
- The primary demands are Statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
- The announcement was made by Ladakh Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Ladakh on April 30 and May 1.
Exam Facts
- Talks resume on May 22.
- Ladakh Lieutenant-Governor: Vinai Kumar Saxena.
- Union Home Minister: Amit Shah.
- Demands: Statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion for Ladakh.
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