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Ladakh Rights Groups Submit Demands Ahead of MHA Meeting
Rights groups in Ladakh have given officials a list of demands.
They want these demands discussed at a meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs in September.
The groups say some of their requests cannot be changed or ignored.
They are asking for a clear system of lawmaking and administration in Ladakh.
They also want more control over financial matters.
Another goal is to protect the interests of people living in Ladakh.
The chief secretary said the requests would be forwarded to the central ministry.
The groups also suggested temporary steps that could be taken while longer-term decisions are made.
Ladakh rights groups submitted a memorandum ahead of a meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs in September.
The groups described their demands as important and non-negotiable.
Their demands include a proposed legislative and executive setup at the Union Territory level.
They also sought financial powers and safeguards for Ladakh’s people.
The chief secretary assured the groups that their demands and proposed interim measures would be sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Who
- Ladakh rights groups, the chief secretary, and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- What
- The rights groups submitted a memorandum containing non-negotiable demands and proposed interim measures.
- Where
- Ladakh, a Union Territory of India.
- When
- Ahead of a meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs scheduled for September.
- Why
- The groups are seeking a legislative and executive setup, financial powers, and safeguards for Ladakh’s people.
Key facts
- Meeting
- A meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs is planned for September.
- Submission
- Ladakh rights groups submitted a memorandum to officials.
- Governance demand
- The memorandum calls for a proposed legislative and executive setup at the Union Territory level.
- Financial demand
- The groups are seeking financial powers.
- Safeguards
- The memorandum includes safeguards for the people of Ladakh.
- Official assurance
- The chief secretary said the demands and proposed interim measures would be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Quotes
Karbalai
Member of a Ladakh rights outfit
“We have submitted a memorandum detailing important and non-negotiable demands, including the proposed legislative and executive setup at the Union Territory level, financial powers and safeguards for the people of Ladakh. The chief secretary assured us that our non-negotiable and important points, as well as the interim measures we have proposed, will be submitted to the MHA.”
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