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Leh: A massive protest in Ladakh demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution turned violent on Wednesday, leading to clashes with the police in Leh.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Leh was targeted during the unrest, as protesters reportedly vandalised property and set police vehicles ablaze.

Why Did the Protests Turn Violent?

The Leh Apex Body (LAB), an independent organization leading the protests in the union territory, demanded a meeting with the central government. However, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) scheduled the meeting for October 6 without consulting the LAB. The LAB rejected this date, calling it a "dictation" imposed without discussion. Following this disa

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