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Ladakh Union Territory
On China-India Border, Ladakh Blames Modi’s BJP for Unemployment, Stagnancy
By Tarushi Aswani
In 2019, Ladakh’s residents had high hopes for their region’s new status. Today, they feel ignored and betrayed.
Ladakh’s 2024 Election Verdict: Implications for India’s Domestic and Foreign Policy
By Stanzin Lhaskyabs
Independent candidate Mohmad Haneefa won by a record margin, ending the BJP's decade of political dominance in Ladakh.
Between Protests and Border Incursions, Insecurity Is Rising in Ladakh
By Stanzin Lhaskyabs
New Delhi's security-centric policy in the Union Territory since August 2019 has left locals feeling sidelined and disempowered.
Disillusioned, Ladakh Turns to Protests
By Sajid Raina and Attaul Munim Zahid
Ladakh once celebrated its shift to union territory status. Now its people are protesting against broken promises.
Ladakh at the Crossroads
By Katarzyna Rybarczyk
Climate change, a growing army presence, and mass tourism all threaten Ladakh’s traditional farming and culture.
Ladakh Demands Inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of India’s Constitution
By Anwar Ali Tsarpa
No decision on Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule has been made yet.
Voices From the Himalayas Amid Tensions Along the China-India Border
By Bhat Burhan
Beneath the geopolitical clash between India and China, the people of Ladakh live with the weight of an economic collapse and worries about war.
After a Year as a Union Territory, Dashed Hopes in Ladakh
By Anwar Ali Tsarpa
Even those who demanded UT status have been disappointed by the reality: less representation, more bureaucracy, and still no jobs.
What the Bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir Tells Us About India’s China Strategy
By Samanvya Hooda
The Modi government has displayed a willingness to break from long-accepted norms in dealing with complex strategic issues.
Long Overdue: Why Ladakh’s New Status in India Should Be Welcomed
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Given its history and cultural and geographic distinctiveness, Ladakh’s new status is a welcome development.
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