Breakthrough in Ladakh talks as Centre agrees to create elected body for UT
The Indian government has reached a significant agreement regarding the Union Territory of Ladakh. It will create an elected body to represent the local population, marking a step towards greater autonomy. This development comes after prolonged discussions aimed at addressing the governance issues in the region.
- ▪The Centre has agreed to establish an elected body for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- ▪This decision is seen as a move towards enhancing local governance and representation.
- ▪The talks have been ongoing for some time, reflecting the complexities of the region's political landscape.
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Bharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read More
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