Ladakh’s Quest for Identity: Shutdown Protests Intensify for Statehood and Constitutional Safeguards Amidst the bone-chilling temperatures, Ladakh Union Territory witnessed a determined shutdown on Saturday, echoing the demands for statehood and Constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule. Despite the Centre’s announcement of a second round of talks, the streets of Kargil and Leh resonated with the impassioned voices of hundreds advocating for their rights and aspirations. The Apex Body Leh (ABL) and...