Leh, March 16: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) took out a massive rally through Leh town today, drawing thousands demanding statehood for Ladakh and Sixth Schedule protections under heavy security deployment.
The peaceful procession, starting from Singge Namgyal Chowk and marching to Polo Ground, saw participants raising approved slogans while maintaining discipline as instructed by LAB and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).
Organizers urged non-violent participation despite administration appeals to reconsider, citing ongoing dialogue commitments from new LG and Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra.
Security forces maintained tight vigil along the route while LAB youth wing emphasized the rally highlights government inaction on long-pending demands following Sonam Wangchuk’s recent release.
The rally underscores persistent calls for resumed Centre-Ladakh talks stalled since February, with parallel protests planned in Kargil
