Kargil, April 19 (KNS): The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have jointly issued a strong ultimatum to the Government of India, cautioning that a mass agitation will be launched if the upcoming High-Powered Committee (HPC) meeting on May 20 fails to meet their key demands.
Addressing a joint press conference after a crucial meeting in Kargil, LAB-KDA leaders accused the Centre of deliberately stalling progress on vital issues, including recruitment, reservation, domicile rights, and the establishment of a Public Service Commission (PSC) for Ladakh.
Senior KDA leader Asgar Ali Karbalai voiced frustration over what he described as the Centre's lack of sincerity. "Our approach has always been one of dialogue and cooperation, but our goodwill has not been reciprocated. We are raising the voice of Ladakh’s youth, their future, and our region's fragile ecology — yet the response has been disheartening," he said.
Karbalai further alleged that covert efforts were underway to derail the dialogue process, prompting LAB-KDA to unanimously agree on adopting a confrontational approach if the talks yield no tangible outcomes.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The upcoming meeting, to be chaired by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, is being viewed as a critical juncture. "If this meeting does not lead to concrete and favorable decisions, we will be forced to mobilize public protests. The patience of the people of Ladakh should not be mistaken for weakness," Karbalai warned.
In a bid to strengthen coordination, LAB-KDA has resolved to conduct monthly review meetings — either in Leh, Kargil, or online — to remain strategically aligned.
While the immediate focus is on youth-centric issues such as recruitment, reservation, and domicile laws, the leadership reiterated that the broader demands — including statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule — remain integral to their struggle. (KNS)