SRINAGAR: In a big improvement, the Union Ministry of Residence Affairs (MHA) has accorded approval to have interaction in discussions relating to “Constitutional safeguards” for the residents of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
This comes as a serious concession to the Leh Apex Physique (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The scheduled talks are set to happen in New Delhi on December 4, presided over by Union Minister of State for Residence, Nityanand Rai.
In accordance with a report in The Every day Excelsior, a complete panel of twenty-two members will take part within the discussions. This contains 14 representatives from LAB and KDA (seven from every), together with eight authorities functionaries. Notably, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh (Retd) BD Mishra’s involvement hinges on his return from ongoing medical remedy.
LAB and KDA have delineated a four-point agenda for the talks, encompassing Statehood for Ladakh, the bestowment of Sixth Scheduled standing, allocation of two Lok Sabha seats for the UT—particularly one every for Leh and Kargil—and the creation of employment alternatives, together with the institution of a Public Companies Fee (PSC).
The Phrases of Reference outlined by the MHA for the Committee emphasize discussions on safeguarding Ladakh’s distinctive tradition and language, contemplating its geographical location and strategic significance. This contains measures to make sure the safety of land and employment, initiatives for inclusive improvement and employment era, steps associated to the empowerment of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Growth Councils in each Leh and Kargil, and Constitutional safeguards to deal with the issues raised within the agenda.
Officers disclosed that the Excessive Powered Committee (HPC) now includes seven members every from LAB and KDA, along with eight official members, together with the LG Ladakh, Lok Sabha Member Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Chief Govt Councillors-cum-Chairpersons of Leh and Kargil Hill Growth Council, and MHA officers. Nityanand Rai will chair the HPC.
The LAB’s seven representatives embrace notable figures equivalent to Thupstan Chhewang, ex-MP and president of Ladakh Buddhist Affiliation, and Chhering Dorjey Lakrook, former Cupboard Minister within the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Authorities. On the KDA facet, leaders like Asgar Ali Karbalai (co-chairman of KDA and dealing president of Territorial Congress Committee, Ladakh) and Qamar Ali Akhoon (common secretary of NC, Kargil) can be a part of the talks.
Addressing the demand for the structure of a Public Service Fee (PSC) for Ladakh, the representatives advised inclusion within the PSC of Jammu and Kashmir, aligning with the sample of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Excessive Courtroom. Emphasizing the significance of Ladakh Resident Certificates (LRC), they proposed its obligatory requirement for all recruitment processes.
The final assembly of the Excessive Powered Committee befell in New Delhi on June 19 this 12 months. Subsequently, LAB and KDA had dedicated to attending the following assembly provided that their agenda was included. Regardless of the sooner reluctance of the Central Authorities to grant Statehood for Ladakh, the MHA has assured LAB that each one points are open for dialogue, resulting in their acceptance of the invitation for talks. The delay in holding the next assembly of the HPC was attributed to the go to of the Tibetan Religious Chief, The Dalai Lama, to Ladakh, adopted by elections to the Kargil Hill Council.
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