Ladakh hill council polls set for Dec 4 amid protests

Ladakh hill council polls set for Dec 4 amid protests2 publishers · first seen Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:27 UTC · updated Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:02 UTCLadakh announced elections for its eight autonomous hill development councils on December 4, despite protests in Kargil over the timing during winter. The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) called for a shutdown, criticizing the administration for ignoring public concerns. Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra defended the decision, emphasizing the importance of timely elections for budget preparation and democratic institutions. The election process will conclude on December 8, with 36 out of 100 LAHDC seats reserved for women for the first time.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

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