More than four years ago, when India’s Hindu nationalist government carved out Ladakh from Indian-administered Kashmir, the regional capital, Leh, erupted in joy. A majority of its voters even ...

India News: NEW DELHI: Thousands of people marched through the freezing streets of Leh, braving the bitter cold, to demand statehood for Ladakh and protection und.

People take out a rally in Leh on February 3, 2024 to demand constitutional safeguards, protection of cultural identity and environment, and Statehood for Ladakh.

When Article 370 existed, the people of Ladakh often felt deprived as, in their opinion, the larger chunk of J&K's budget went to Kashmir and then Jammu, leaving them practically with no funds.