Ladakh demands constitutional safeguards and statehood

In Ladakh, a complete shutdown was observed as thousands gathered to demand constitutional safeguards, protection of cultural identity, and statehood for the union territory. Since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, Ladakh lost special privileges and power. However, the center has been taking over land and major demands include inclusion in the six schedule to make their own laws. This protest, overlooked by mainstream media, highlights the centralized control of revenue and allocations by the BJP government.