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Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has strongly condemned the recent protests in Leh, suggesting they "smell of conspiracy." He expressed concern over attempts to incite people and compared the agitation to protests in neighboring countries. Gupta highlighted the violence that occurred, including a torched CRPF vehicle and an attack on a police official's car. The LG also announced a probe into potential outside involvement while reaffirming the commitment to maintain peace in the region.

Key Points: Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta Calls Leh Protest a Conspiracy

  • LG Gupta condemns attempts to incite people and compares protest to Nepal and Bangladesh
  • A CRPF vehicle was torched and the DG's vehicle attacked with stones during the protest
  • A probe will investigate the involvement of individuals from outside Ladakh in the violence
  • The protests are driven by demands for Sixth Schedule inclusion and statehood for Ladakh
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Smells of conspiracy: Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta on violent protest in Leh

Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta alleges a conspiracy behind violent Leh protests, vows probe into outside involvement after government vehicles were attacked.

"This smells of a conspiracy behind the protest. - Kavinder Gupta"

Leh, September 24

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said that the protest in Leh "smells of conspiracy" due to "attempts to incite people" and its comparison to protests in Bangladesh and Nepal.

Speaking with ANI, Gupta condemned the protest, suggesting that it should be held in a peaceful manner.

"In a democratic system, protesting is a right. However, it must be done in a peaceful manner. For the past two days, attempts have been made to incite people, and the protest held here was compared to those held in Bangladesh and Nepal. This smells of a conspiracy behind the protest," he said.

Kavinder Gupta highlighted the implications of the protest if the authorities hadn't taken action to stop the protest.

"When police were deployed to control the law and order situation, a CRPF vehicle was torched. During the protest, DG's vehicle was attacked with stones. If this protest had not been stopped, then these people (protestors) would have ruined the entire city of Leh," he said.

The Ladakh LG further informed that a probe will be held regarding the involvement of people in the protest.

"A probe will be conducted to determine the involvement of individuals from outside Ladakh in the protest. Who is responsible for the people who have died today? It is those people who incited the protest. Such things cannot be tolerated...I want to ensure peace is maintained in Ladakh," he said.

This comes after a massive protest by the people of Ladakh turned violent as the demonstrators targeted government buildings and the BJP office in Leh.

People of Ladakh have been demanding the inclusion of the Union Territory in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution contains Article 244(2) and 275(1), which reads, "Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram."

Meanwhile, there has been a demand for statehood for Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I understand the LG's concerns about violence, calling it a "conspiracy" seems too harsh. The people of Ladakh have genuine demands regarding Sixth Schedule protection. The government should address their concerns rather than dismissing them as conspiracy. 🙏
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Arjun K
Burning vehicles and attacking officials is never justified. However, the government must understand why people are so frustrated. Ladakh's unique identity and tribal rights need protection. Hope the probe is fair and transparent.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Ladakh last year, I saw how peaceful the people are. Something must have pushed them to this point. The Sixth Schedule demand seems reasonable for tribal protection. Hope both sides find a peaceful solution.
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Karthik V
The comparison to Nepal and Bangladesh protests is concerning. India's internal matters should not be influenced by external narratives. Full support to LG Gupta for maintaining law and order. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Meera T
Very sad to see violence in such a beautiful place. Both sides need to show restraint. The government should initiate dialogue with genuine representatives of Ladakh instead of just ordering probes. Peaceful resolution is possible

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