Financial decisions will rest with elected leaders: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh’s agreement with Centre
Sonam Wangchuk, a renowned climate activist, welcomed the agreement between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) which will see an elected Chief Minister for the Union Territory of Ladakh. The decision grants the UT-level Assembly legislative power over budget allocation and bureaucracy control, with the elected representatives taking responsibility for financial decisions. The agreement also includes safeguards under Article 371 to protect environment, land, culture, and nature.
21 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
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The agreement between the Centre and Ladakh representatives grants the UT-level Assembly legislative power over budget allocation and bureaucracy control, with elected representatives taking responsibility for financial decisions.
31 MAY 2026
— Greater Kashmir
The Centre, ABL, and KDA reached an "in-principle" agreement on restoring democracy in Ladakh, including constitutional safeguards similar to Article 371.
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