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LEH: Apex Body of People’s Movement for Sixth Schedule for Ladakh appealed to every Ladakhi to make sure that the call for a ‘Ladakh Bandh’ given by Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)on December 13, 2021 becomes a successful one.
In continuation to the joint meeting of the Apex Body Leh and KDA held at Kargil Ladakh last month regarding the mass protest and ‘Ladakh Bandh’ to be observed on the 13th of December, Apex Body held a meeting recently wherein members held detailed discussion to ensure successful ‘Ladakh Bandh’ with active participation and support from all stakeholders of Leh district.
“The key agenda of the ‘Bandh call’ is to condemn the delay in inviting the delegations of Apex Body and KDA by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for the dialogue process to be held in regards with the demands put forwarded jointly by Apex body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA),” reads an appeal letter issued by the Chairman Apex Body of People’s Movement for Sixth Schedule for Ladakh.
The demands included full-fledged Statehood for Ladakh, Constitutional Safeguards on the lines of 6th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts along with a seat of Rajya Sabha and immediate recruitment against 10000-12000 vacancies in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Apex Body of Leh appealed to all stakeholders and business establishments including Merchant Association Leh Ladakh, All Ladakh Tourist and Travel Trade Alliance, All Ladakh Transport Association, Ladakh Taxi operator Co-operative Ltd, All Ladakh Tour Operator Association, All Ladakh Guest House and Hotel Association, Ladakh Tempo Traveller Operator, Mazda Union Leh, 407 Union Leh, 207 Union Leh, Biker Association Leh, Ladakh Bus Operator Union Leh and Truck Union Leh cooperate and support to make the bandh call a success.
“United support of each Ladakhi for this movement will ensure safe and secure future for Ladakh and we request every citizen of Ladakh to actively participate in the Ladakh Bandh call on the 13th December 021,” Apex Body appealed.