Ladakhis Brave Freezing Cold in Massive Protests Demanding Statehood and Constitutional Safeguards
• Thousands marched in Ladakh demanding statehood, braving freezing temperatures
• Complete shutdown observed across Ladakh as protests jointly organized by Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance
• Protestors shouted slogans demanding statehood, implementation of sixth schedule of constitution, separate parliament seats
• Despite Centre announcing second round of talks, shutdown observed
• Ladakh carved out as separate UT in 2019, but within 2 years people felt politically dispossessed, demanding statehood and protections