People gathered at the Leh, Ladakh market to buy groceries, clothes, and other essentials after a four-hour curfew relaxation. The curfew has entered its sixth consecutive day following the violence on September 24, amid protests demanding statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. (PICS/ PTI) (TEXT: ANI)
Updated On: 2025-09-30 03:49 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Earlier on Monday, the Union Home Ministry said that it has always been open for dialogue on Ladakh matters with the Apex Body Leh (ABL) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time and would "continue to welcome the discussion" through the High Powered Committee or any such platform
"The government remains open to dialogue with ABL and KDA on Ladakh issues through the HPC or any suitable platform," the Home Ministry said
The dialogue mechanism established with ABL and KDA through the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Ladakh has yielded good results till date in the form of increased reservations to the Scheduled Tribes of Ladakh, providing women's reservations in LAHDCs and protection to local languages
However, Chairman of Leh Apex Body Thupstan Chhewang had said at a press conference that they will not take part in talks with the Centre till "peace is restored in Ladakh"
The violence on September 24 claimed four people amid police retaliation, after the protestors set an office of a political party on fire
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, leading the protests with a hunger strike, was apprehended under the National Security Act (NSA) after being accused of inciting the violence
