Delay by Central Government Fuels Unrest in Ladakh; Struggle Will Continue Until Rights Are Granted: KDA Co-Chairman, Asghar Karbalai

Kargil, December 6/ VOL News Desk/ Continuous delay and uncertainty by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) over Ladakh’s four basic constitutional demands have led to growing public unrest and anxiety across the region, said Kargil Democratic Alliance, Co-Chairman, Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai in a detailed interaction with media persons.

At the outset, Haji Asghar Ali Karbalai thanked media representatives and said that for the past six years, the people of Ladakh, under the leadership of the ...

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KDA refuses talks with Centre until Wangchuk, others are freed

VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced it will not engage in talks with the Centre until all detained activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released and a judicial probe is launched into the recent police firing in Leh.

Addressing the media on Tuesday, KDA co-chairperson Asgar Ali Karbalai said, “We will not be part of any discussions with the Centre until Sonam Wangchuk is released, arrests are stopped, and a judicial inquiry into the September 24 incident i...

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Complete Shutdown in Kargil on KDA’s Call; Normal Life Paralyzed

Kargil, Sep 25/ VOL News Desk/ A complete shutdown was observed in Kargil district today following the call of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), bringing normal life across the region to a standstill.

According to details, the KDA announced the shutdown during a press conference yesterday in solidarity with the ongoing hunger strike in Leh, after the health condition of two elderly participants deteriorated. Following the call, markets, commercial establishments, and public transport ...

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KDA PC: Calls for Independent Probe and Immediate Dialogue on Leh Incidents

Kargil, Sep25/ VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has strongly condemned the recent tragic incidents in Leh and demanded an independent and transparent investigation. Addressing a press conference, KDA Co-Chairman Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai alleged that security forces and the administration used excessive force during a peaceful protest, resulting in the deaths of four civilians, dozens injured, and several in critical condition.

Karbalai reiterated that the people of Ladak...

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95% Government Jobs Reserved for Ladakhis; 33% Quota for Women in LAHDC

mussa Tumaily

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed significant measures for Ladakh, including a 95% reservation in government jobs for locals, one-third reservation for women in hill councils, and steps to address land-related concerns. These announcements were made during a high-powered committee (HPC) meeting held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, with regional leaders in attendance. The Centre has also expressed its commitment to draft provisions ensuring “constituti...

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LAB, KDA convenes crucial meeting ahead of talks with MHA

On December 1st 2024, the Apex Body Leh and KDA convened a pivotal meeting at the Ladakh Bhawan Conference Hall in Delhi to deliberate on significant issues concerning Ladakh ahead of the follow-up meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) scheduled for December 3rd. The discussions focused on the following key demands:

  1. Statehood: Advocating for the restoration of democracy in Ladakh by granting statehood to ensure people’s participation in governance, administrative efficiency, be...
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AAP Kargil Criticizes LAHDC Over Regional Issues


VoL Desk, December 02: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Kargil unit has criticized the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil over various regional concerns, including curtailment of central funds, underutilization of the Capex Budget, demands for district status, and other pressing issues.
The grievances were raised during a press conference held on Sunday at the party office in Kargil, addressed by leaders Mohd Hassan Tamanna and Ehsan Ali.
Tamanna attributed Ladakh’s current cha...

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KDA urge Government of India to resume talks on four-point agenda

VoL Desk, July 05: The Kargil Democratic Alliance in a press release today has called the Government of India to resume talks on the key four-point agendas of Ladakh.

The KDA under the leadership of Co-Chairmen Qamar Ali Akhone and Haji Asgar Ali Karbalaie, urgently calls upon the Government of India to resume the dialogue process with local leaders of Ladakh. This demand pertains to the four-point agenda that has been placed before the government through the high-power committee constitu...

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Four candidates files nomination in Kargil for LS election; Sajjad Kargili chides KDA

VoL Desk, May 03: A total of four candidates have submitted their nomination papers on the last day of filling the form on Friday before the Assistant Returning Officer at Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kargil. The Four candidates consist of independent candidates Haji Hanifa Jan backed by the district units of Congress and National Conference, Sajjad Kargili, Kacho Mohd Feroz and Ghulam Nabi Zia.

While filling the nomination form Haji Hanifa Jan was accompanied by a huge crowd of supporter...

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All stakeholders overwhelming participation in Kargil’s hunger strike

VoL Desk, March 24: Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) launched a three-day hunger strike today at Hussaini Park in District Kargil, drawing widespread participation from political, religious, and civil society groups.

Led by the Kargil Democratic Alliance, the hunger strike aims to push for several key demands including Statehood for Ladakh, inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil, and the establishment of a Public Service Com...

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