LAB, KDA claim to have reached 'in-principle understanding' with Centre
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have announced an 'in-principle understanding' with the Indian government regarding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh. This agreement aims to restore democracy in the region and provide protections similar to those in Nagaland, Sikkim, and Mizoram. Both groups are committed to working with the Ministry of Home Affairs to finalize operational details for governance in Ladakh.
- ▪LAB and KDA claim to have reached an understanding with the Government of India on restoring democracy in Ladakh.
- ▪The agreement includes constitutional safeguards under Article 371, similar to those in other northeastern states.
- ▪The Ministry of Home Affairs indicated that Ladakh cannot currently be made a state due to insufficient revenue generation.
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LAB, KDA claim to have reached 'in-principle understanding' with CentreLAB, KDA claim to have reached 'in-principle understanding' with CentrePublished on: May 23, 2026 12:54 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, Two prominent civil society groups from Ladakh Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance on Friday claimed to have reached an 'in-principle understanding' with the Centre on providing constitutional safeguards to the Union Territory.LAB, KDA claim to have reached 'in-principle understanding' with CentreIn a joint statement, after the sub-committee meeting here, both groups said they have reached an "in-principle understanding" with the Government of India on restoring democracy in Ladakh and providing constitutional safeguards on the lines of Nagaland, Sikkim and Mizoram…
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