Centre ready for elected UT body, Article 371-like safeguards, say Ladakh groups

 Ladakh’s political groups and Union home ministry officials held a positive “informal” meeting, finalizing draft minutes of previous talks. A UT-level elected body with significant powers will be established, while statehood remains a long-term aspiration. Discussions also covered customized constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, with both sides expressing optimism about addressing regional concerns and reaching a swift conclusion. Ladakh’s political groups and Union home ministry officials held a positive “informal” meeting, finalizing draft minutes of previous talks. A UT-level elected body with significant powers will be established, while statehood remains a long-term aspiration. Discussions also covered customized constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, with both sides expressing optimism about addressing regional concerns and reaching a swift conclusion.