Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31am on 06 Mar 2024,Wednesday India
Amid Ladakh protests, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Leh and Kargil representatives that concerns about land, jobs, and culture would be addressed through special provisions akin to Article 371, rejecting demands for Sixth Schedule inclusion and a legislature. Shah pledged up to 80% job reservation for locals and emphasized representation via strengthened hill councils. Protests in Ladakh seek statehood, legislative rights, and Sixth Schedule inclusion, with concerns about environmental impact. The government's high-powered committee is examining these issues. Ladakh leaders express intent to persist in their democratic pursuit of demands.
