Centre promised more legislative powers for Ladakh, says delegation
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a new mechanism to grant Ladakh greater legislative powers within its current Union Territory status. Civil society members reported positive discussions regarding the establishment of a legislative body for Ladakh, although the term 'Statehood' was avoided to prevent financial burdens. The delegation emphasized the need for constitutional safeguards and the restoration of democracy in the region.
- ▪The MHA proposed a legislative framework for Ladakh without granting full Statehood.
- ▪A civil society delegation met with MHA officials to discuss the proposed changes.
- ▪The delegation expressed long-standing aspirations for democracy and constitutional safeguards in Ladakh.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed a new mechanism to grant Ladakh greater legislative, financial, and administrative powers within the existing Union Territory framework, according to civil society members who attended a sub-committee meeting with MHA officials on Friday (May 22, 2026).The members told The Hindu that the talks were positive and that the MHA would soon send a draft mentioning the proposed changes, which they were told would be under the framework of “U.T. with legislative powers”.
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