The Congress on Friday (September 26) said the distress and anguish of the people of Ladakh must stir the government’s conscience, not just for more rounds of talks, but for fulfilling their legitimate aspirations in full measure at the earliest.

The Opposition party’s statement followed violent protests for statehood on Wednesday (September 24) that left four dead and 90 injured.

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Jobs, land under threat

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said that when Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory six years ago, residents had high hopes, but those expectations have turned into “massive disappointment and disenchantment.”

He said Ladakhis have seen their land and job rights come un

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