Ladakh bans protests in Leh, Kargil as leaders threaten agitation

Published 12 Nov 2026, 15:16 IST

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Sonam Wangchuk says he is being kept under “house arrest” as he leads protests against the planned Ladakh hill‑council elections in winter, calling the timing “unacceptable” because a large portion of the region’s population would be away at that time.

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NEW DELHI: Ladakh's Chief Electoral Officer has prohibited political dharnas, protests, sit-ins and rallies within the municipal limits of Leh and Kargil during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) period, drawing opposition from regional leaders who argue that the December 4 Hill Council elections could…

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The Pioneer The Pioneer Current article 12 Nov 2026, 15:16 IST

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