Violent protests broke out at the BJP office in Leh town as demonstrators demanded Statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. The shutdown call came from the Leh Apex Body (LAB), an umbrella group of social, political, and religious organisations. Protesters said the Centre failed to hold result-oriented talks despite repeated appeals. Violent protests broke out at the BJP office in Ladakh’s Leh over Statehood demand, showing the growing anger among locals.
Hundreds of LAB supporters gathered near the BJP office. They raised slogans against the Centre and accused it of delaying discussions on Ladakh’s long-pending demands. The protesters insisted that the government must advance its proposed talks and give clear timelines.
The key demands include full Statehood for Ladakh and protection of land and resources under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Leaders of LAB argued that the people of Ladakh feel sidelined even after five years of Union Territory status.
The protest turned tense as some demonstrators clashed with police near the BJP office. Local leaders warned that the agitation would intensify if the Centre continued to delay talks. The political situation in Ladakh now appears more volatile ahead of crucial decisions on its future.
