Shah unlikely to meet Ladakh-based groups
Ladakh-based groups seeking statehood and protections under the Sixth Schedule have requested a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Leh, but he is unlikely to meet them before the scheduled sub-committee talks on May 22. Shah's trip appears focused on paying respects to the Holy Relics of the Lord Buddha and meeting local administration and ITBP officials, with no official confirmation of broader engagements. The Ladakh groups remain hopeful for dialogue despite the government's stance on deferring discussions until after the upcoming talks.
- ▪Amit Shah is unlikely to meet Ladakh-based groups during his visit, as the government wants to await the outcome of sub-committee talks scheduled for May 22.
- ▪Shah's visit includes paying respects to the Holy Relics of the Lord Buddha and meeting local Ladakh administration and ITBP officials.
- ▪All 83 detainees from the September 24 protests, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, are out on bail, though charges have not been dropped.
- ▪The Holy Relics of the Lord Buddha are on public display in Leh from May 1 to 15, marking the first time they have been exhibited within India from their original preservation site.
- ▪The Centre has announced the resumption of political talks with Ladakh representatives, with a sub-committee meeting set for May 22 following months of suspension after violent protests.
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Shah unlikely to meet Ladakh-based groupsLadakh groups seek a meeting with Amit Shah during his visit, but he may decline until after May 22 talks on statehood and protections.Published on: Apr 30, 2026 7:50 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Leh: Ladakh based groups demanding more rights for the Union territory have sought a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah during his two-day visit, but the minister is unlikely to meet them because the government wants to wait for the conclusion of sub-committee level talks scheduled for May 22 to decide the next steps, people familiar with the development said on Wednesday.Shah unlikely to meet Ladakh-based groupsThe home minister, the officials added, may “strictly restrict his trip to pay respects to the Holy Relics of the Lord…
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