Lucknow (PTI): Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday blamed the BJP for the violent protests in Ladakh, alleging that the ruling party's "breach of promise" on statehood and restoration of powers to the region had triggered anger among people.

"The BJP had assured the leaders, council members and representatives of Ladakh that statehood and powers would be restored. Profiteering is not the only form of corruption, breaking promises is also corruption. The breach of promise by the BJP is the reason their office was set ablaze," Yadav told reporters.

He said video recordings and speeches show clear assurances made by the BJP to the people of Ladakh.

"Since Ladakh is a sensitive border state, the government should have honoured the demands of its people. Only then can peace

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