Delhi’s latest proposal for Ladakh is complete subservience

What happened: The Central government in October continued its record of broken promises on Ladakh's quest for democratic autonomy, after going back in February on its 2019 assurance of Sixth Schedule autonomy. Key numbers: 2019 assurance on Sixth Schedule; four protestors died in police firing in September 2025; agreement reached in May between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ladakh Apex Body and Why it matters: The May agreement stated statehood would remain Ladakh's long-term aspiration, with a UT-level elected body with executive, financial and legislative powers as a first step.

The Central government in October continued its record of broken promises on Ladakh's quest for democratic autonomy, after going back in February on its 2019 assurance of Sixth Schedule autonomy.

The May agreement stated statehood would remain Ladakh's long-term aspiration, with a UT-level elected body with executive, financial and legislative powers as a first step.