In Ladakh, the UT administration has initiated confidence-building measures with the aim of bridging the gap between administration and the civil society and to restore normalcy and peace in the recently violent Leh district.

 

 

A Peace Coordination Meeting of all the stakeholders of Ladakh was convened by the Chief Secretary of UT, Dr Pawan Kotwal. It was attended by leaders of APex Body, different Community and Religious Leaders, Chief Executive Councillor of Leh Hill Council and members of Political Parties. To normalise the situation, UT administration yesterday also restored the Mobile Data Services, which have been under suspension since 26 of last month.

 

 

The Chief Secretary reiterated in the meeting about the commitment of the UT Administration to bring peace, justice, and the welfare of Ladakh’s citizens. He further reaffirmed to the leaders that the Government of India has already addressed the issues of domicile and job reservation in the interest of the people of Ladakh and also expressed hope that the remaining demands would also be resolved soon to restore lasting peace and harmony.

 

 

Interacting with the media after the meeting, the Chief Secretary said, the Meeting was held in a positive environment and the administration has noted all the demands and issues raised by the leaders.

 

 

The Chief Secretary, DGP Ladakh and the stakeholders observed a two-minute silence in memory of the victims of the violent clash.