Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:33am on 22 Mar 2024,Friday India
In Ladakh, where 300,000 Muslims and Buddhists reside, concerns rise over cultural preservation. Led by Chhering Dorjey Lakrook, locals push for statehood but settle for federal control. Worries emerge about outsiders buying land, hindering economic growth. They demand jobs, land protection, and parliamentary seats for Leh and Kargil. With 97% of Ladakhis tribal, focus turns to implementing the Sixth Schedule to safeguard indigenous rights. Lakrook, a former BJP leader, stresses its importance in shielding communities from exploitation.
