With reference to the Ladakh Excise Policy 2026–27, consider the following statements: 1. The Lieutenant Governor (LG) administration oversees the administration of Ladakh. 2. The proposed policy aimed to increase the number of liquor outlets in Ladakh from 2 to 20. 3. The administration rolled back the policy after protests lasted for two days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ladakh administration rolls back Excise Policy 2026–27 after six days of women's protests

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Panchayati Raj & urban local bodies· Mains· 28 October 2026

Role of civil society and community-led protests in policy-making: a GS2 Polity and Governance case study.

Why in news

The Ladakh administration rolled back the Excise Policy 2026–27 after six days of protests by women and various community associations against plans to increase liquor outlets.

Background

The administration met with representatives from the All Ladakh Gompa Association, Ladakh Buddhist Association, Anjuman Imamia-Leh, and All Ladakh Tour Operators Association. The proposed policy aimed to increase the number of liquor outlets in Ladakh from 2 to 20.

Facts for Prelims

PostThe Lieutenant Governor (LG) administration oversees the administration of Ladakh.
FactThe proposed Excise Policy 2026–27 sought to increase liquor outlets from 2 to 20.
PlaceLadakh is a Union Territory of India.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Ladakh Excise Policy 2026–27, consider the following statements:

The Lieutenant Governor (LG) administration oversees the administration of Ladakh.
The proposed policy aimed to increase the number of liquor outlets in Ladakh from 2 to 20.
The administration rolled back the policy after protests lasted for two days.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The protests lasted for six days.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of civil society and community-led protests in shaping policy decisions in Union Territories like Ladakh.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Democratic deficit: Limited legislative representation in UTs leading to reliance on LG's discretionary powers
Social friction: Conflict between commercial liquor licensing and cultural/religious sentiments of local communities

Keywords: Civil Society · Union Territory · Policy Rollback · Public Protest · Administrative Discretion

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