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Major development in Ladakh: Apex Body calls for Sikkim-like Assembly to UT Draft ready for high-level discussions with MHA
Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 16: In a significant development in mountain-locked Ladakh, which after celebrating the sanction of Union Territory status has been simmering seeking steps for protection of culture and identity through Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, has now added the demand for Sikkim-type 30-seat Legislature to the Union Territory and rejected domicile certificate while seeking State Subject or it’s like document for the locals for protecting their jobs and other issues. A draft prepared by the Apex Committee of Leh as Kargil has dissociated itself from the Panel for talks with the Union Home Ministry-led Panel, which is headed by Minister of State for Home GK Reddy, has suggested that along with Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Union Territory of Ladakh should also be accorded 30-member Assembly ....
WP refugees major factor in BJP victory on border seats WP refugees major factor in BJP victory on border seats Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Dec 23: Over 90,000 West Pak refugee voters have turned out to be a major factor in the win of BJP candidates from nearly a score of District Development Council (DDC) seats, along the border belt of Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts. West Pak refugees, who got the opportunity to cast their vote in the local elections in J&K for the first time, were highly enthusiastic and participated in good number in the recently concluded DDC elections. The youth and even the elderly persons did exercise their franchise during these elections in big way. ....