Ladakh Calls for Direct Talks with Home Minister Amid Tensions

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) is pressing for direct discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit next week, expressing dissatisfaction with a forthcoming sub-committee meeting scheduled for May 22. LAB deems the meeting insufficient to address the region's longstanding issues effectively.

Prominent figures like climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and LAB's co-chairman Chering Dorjay are advocating for meaningful dialogue during Shah's visit. They insist the discussions involve actual decision-making authorities to avoid further delays in resolving issues that have lingered for years.

LAB, aligned with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), stresses that the upcoming visit offers a crucial opportunity to foster trust and make decisions. They emphasize the urgency for direct talks to address their four-point agenda, including statehood and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.

(With inputs from agencies.)