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Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019, but residents feel self-governance and protections remain insufficient.

Youth demand statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, a separate service commission, and two parliamentary seats.

Hospitalisation of hunger strikers and delayed talks with the Centre led to clashes and arson at Leh’s BJP office.

Police fired teargas shells and carried out baton charges on Wednesday after a group of youths allegedly turned violent during a protest and shutdown in Leh, PTI reported. The shutdown, organised by the youth wing of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and supported by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), was called to demand expedited talks with the central government regarding the extension of the Sixth Schedule and statehood for Ladakh.

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