Financial decisions will rest with elected leaders: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh’s agreement with Centre
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, stated that financial decisions for Ladakh will now be made by elected representatives instead of the Lieutenant Governor. This change follows an agreement between the Central government and local leaders, which includes the establishment of a legislative body and a Chief Minister for the Union Territory. Wangchuk emphasized that this development marks progress in governance for Ladakh, allowing for greater local control over resources and decision-making.
- ▪Financial decisions for Ladakh will now be made by elected representatives.
- ▪The Central government and local leaders reached an agreement to establish a legislative body and a Chief Minister for Ladakh.
- ▪Previously, 90% of the UT's budget was decided by the Lieutenant Governor, who is not an elected official.
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Following a meeting with the Centre, renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, on Saturday (May 23, 2026), emphasised that decisions over the finances of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh will now be taken by the elected representatives and no longer by the Lieutenant Governor.His reaction comes after the Central government and the representatives of Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) reached an understanding in principle which will give the UT an elected Chief Minister with powers on bureaucracy, a legislative body and protections under Article 371. Wangchuk was also part of the discussions. Ladakh leaders to meet Home Ministry officials on May 22, Sonam Wangchuk part of delegationSpeaking to IANS, Mr.
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