Its term expired yesterday and the sprawling Leh district that borders China and Pakistan is now without an elected institution that takes care of the requirements of people of the area. Kargil has a separate LAHDC.
Much enthusiasm was witnessed among the electorate as this is the first election of the LAHDC-Kargil after Jammu and Kashmir was split into two Union territories, J&K and Ladakh, in 2019.
The committee headed by Minister of State for Home Affair Nityanand Rai will discuss the protections to culture and language considering the geographical location and strategic importance of Ladakh.
The Speaker said the villages have tremendous potential and collective efforts are needed to make them aatmanirbhar.
National Conference and Congress have won 10 and eight seats, respectively
This is for the first time that elections to the LAHDC are being held under the Governor’s rule
