“Their distress, anguish must awaken Govt of India’s conscience”: Jairam Ramesh on Ladakh protest

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Ramesh pointed out that their land and job rights are under threat, local administration is controlled by the bureaucracy, and their demands for special protection under the Sixth Schedule and an elected legislature have been ignored.

He also highlighted the growing uncertainty caused by China’s actions along the border and the government’s response.

In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh wrote, “Six years ago, the people of Ladakh had great expectations when the Union Territory of Ladakh was created. But there has been massive disappointment and disenchantment as they have seen their land and employment rights under severe threat. The local administration and elected bodies taken over by the LG and the bureaucracy. Only meetings after meetings on their legitimate demands for protec