Ladakh L-G Admits That Some in UT are Unhappy Over 'Imbalanced' Representation in Talks Panel
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New Delhi: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday (November 19) admitted that some sections of the Union territory’s population are unhappy over what they perceive as “imbalanced” representation in the ongoing talks with the Union government.
“I have submitted my report to the MHA, which is directly handling the matter. Let them sit and discuss it,” said Gupta, while acknowledging that concerns have been raised about the unequal representation in discussions with the Union government, reported The Tribune.
Gupta said that all issues would be resolved through dialogue.
Earlier, Tondup Tsewang Chhospa, the former president of the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), had raised concerns about what he termed as an “imbalance in the composition of Ladakhi representatives” participating in the talks.
Chhospa had said that the Buddhist community was not adequately represented as the majority of representatives were from the Muslim community. He also warned that the lack of representation of the Buddhist community could hinder the adequate reflection of Buddhist cultural, social and regional perspectives.
However, Gupta declined to comment on the demand for general amnesty for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others detained following the September 24 violence in Leh.
Gupta said that it would be inappropriate to comment on the issue while talks between Ladakh representatives and the Union government were still underway.
“The case against Wangchuk was filed on the basis of certain evidence. Once discussions take place, we will see what comes out of them. It would be wrong to comment at this stage,” Gupta said.
Earlier, social, political and religious groups demanding the agitation seeking statehood and Sixth Schedule for Ladakh had submitted a 29-page draft proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Submitted under the banner of the Leh Apex Body (LAB), the proposal also sought release of detained Ladakh locals, including Wangchuk.
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