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The Home Ministry has reaffirmed its openness to continuing dialogue with Ladakh's Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance. They highlighted significant achievements from previous talks including increased tribal reservations and women's representation. The government has already started recruitment for 1800 posts in the Union Territory. However, recent protests in Leh have complicated the dialogue process with local leaders demanding peace restoration first.

Key Points: Home Ministry Welcomes Ladakh Dialogue With ABL KDA Groups

  • Government confirms ongoing dialogue mechanism with Ladakh groups through High Powered Committee
  • Dialogue has achieved increased ST reservations from 45% to 84%
  • Process for recruiting 1800 government posts has already commenced
  • Women reservation in councils and language protection implemented through talks
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Continue to welcome discussion with Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance, dialogue would yield desired results: Home Ministry

Union Home Ministry reaffirms commitment to dialogue with Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance, citing progress on reservations and job creation in Ladakh.

"We would continue to welcome the discussion with ABL and KDA through the HPC on Ladakh or any such platform - Home Ministry"

New Delhi, September 29

Union Home Ministry said on Monday that it has always been open for dialogue on Ladakh matters with the Apex Body Leh (ABL) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time and would "continue to welcome the discussion" through the High Powered Committee or any such platform.

The Ministry said that the dialogue mechanism has yielded good results and expressed confidence that continuous dialogue would yield the desired results in the near future.

"The Government has always been open for dialogues on Ladakh matters with Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time. We would continue to welcome the discussion with ABL and KDA through the HPC on Ladakh or any such platform," a Home Ministry release said.

"The dialogue mechanism established with Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) through the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Ladakh has yielded good results till date in the form of increased reservations to the Scheduled Tribes of Ladakh, providing women reservation in LAHDCs and protection to local languages," it added.

The release said that the process of recruitment for 1800 posts in government has already commenced in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

"We are confident that continuous dialogue would yield the desired results in near future," it said.

Earlier in the day, Chairman of Leh Apex Body Thupstan Chhewang said at a press conference that they will not take part in talks with the Centre till "peace is restored in Ladakh".

Four people were killed during violent protests in Leh over demands concerning statehood and Sixth Schedule.

The government had said on September 24 that it has been actively engaged with Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance on the demand of the Sixth Schedule and statehood for Ladakh, for which a hunger strike was started by Sonam Wangchuk on September 10.

It said a series of meetings were held with them through formal channel of High-Powered Committee as well as Sub-committee and multiple informal meetings with leaders.

"The process of dialogue through this mechanism has yielded phenomenal results by increasing reservations for the Ladakh scheduled tribe from 45% to 84%, providing 1/3 women's reservations in the councils and declaring Bhoti and Purgi as official languages. With this process for recruitment of 1800 posts was also commenced," a Home Ministry release had said.

It said "certain politically motivated individuals were not happy with the progress" made under HPC had been trying "to sabotage the dialogue process".

- ANI

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Priya S
But why did the protests turn violent? 4 lives lost is too high a price. The government needs to address the genuine concerns of Ladakhi people, not just make promises. The Sixth Schedule demand seems reasonable for protecting their culture and land.
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Arjun K
Good to see concrete results - 84% ST reservation, women's quota, and 1800 government jobs! This is real development work. The dialogue process is working, people should have patience 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Ladakh, the local culture and environment need protection. The government's recognition of Bhoti and Purgi as official languages is a positive step. Hope more such measures follow.
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Michael C
The statement about "politically motivated individuals" trying to sabotage talks is concerning. Both sides need to come to the table with good faith. Ladakh's strategic importance makes stability crucial for national security.
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Kavya N
Women's reservation in LAHDCs is a huge step forward for gender equality in the region! 👏 More such progressive measures needed across India. Dialogue is definitely yielding results.

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