Ladakh activists seek to postpone December 4 council polls citing harsh winters

Published 12 Nov 2026, 07:49 IST

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Ladakh activists, led by Sonam Wangchuk and representing the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, have urged the Centre to postpone the council polls scheduled for December 4, arguing that harsh winter conditions would limit voter participation. The two coalitions, which also campaign for constitutional safeguards in the Union Territory, formally requested that the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council elections be delayed to the spring season to ensure maximum turnout.

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Led by Sonam Wangchuk, leaders of the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance urged the Centre to postpone the elections for maximum voter participation.

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First reported by The Federal at 11:08 UTC on 11 Nov.

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The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 16:38 IST

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 23:47 IST

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Greater Kashmir GK Communications Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 07:23 IST

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Hindustan Times HT Media Current article 12 Nov 2026, 07:49 IST

Ladakh activists seek to postpone December 4 council polls citing harsh winters

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

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The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 18:11 IST

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Kashmir Life Kashmir Life 12 Nov 2026, 21:51 IST

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 12 Nov 2026, 22:15 IST

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