Some groups in Leh and Kargil are spearheading the agitation in Ladakh in support of their four major demands including full-fledged statehood for Ladakh, and implementation of the Sixth Schedule.
BJP has expanded its base in Kargil where the party had no presence till 2018. Apart from winning two seats, BJP lost very narrowly in three other constituencies.
Despite announcing to enter into an alliance to stop the BJP, local leaders of the National Conference and Congress are trying to lure Independents to take their support after the results.
Despite announcing a nationwide alliance against the BJP, Rahul Gandhi campaigned for only Congress and Omar Abdullah sought votes for National Conference nominees.