Congress Urges Healing for Ladakh Amid Past Diplomatic Ties with Mongolia
The Congress calls for attention to Ladakh's needs, highlighting the historic role of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche in Mongolia and India-Mongolia relations. As Mongolia's President visits, Congress expresses disappointment in BJP for not fulfilling its promise of Sixth Schedule protection for Ladakh.
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The Congress party has called for urgent attention to the needs of Ladakh, criticizing the BJP for neglecting a promised constitutional protection. This statement comes as the Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa begins his visit to India, marking a moment of strengthened bilateral ties.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted the historical influence of 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, a revered Ladakh Buddhist monk, in enhancing India-Mongolia relations. Appointed as India's Ambassador to Mongolia in 1989, he played a significant role in Mongolia's rediscovery of its Buddhist heritage.
As protests erupt in Ladakh for statehood, Congress urges the leadership to fulfill election promises. Meanwhile, discussions between Mongolia's delegation and India's leadership aim to explore cooperation in energy, mining, and defense sectors.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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