Misty skies, gentle snowfall frame Buddha relics exposition at Leh
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Ladakh on Thursday for a two-day visit to view holy relics of Lord Buddha, marking his first trip to the Union Territory since protests erupted in September.
- Since 2022, residents have demanded statehood, Sixth Schedule protection, and a separate Ladakh Public Service Commission, fearing the lack of a legislature leaves their land and resources vulnerable to centralized control.
- Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Shah for 'remaining silent on the demands of the people there for Statehood, Sixth Schedule status, and protection of land and employment' during his visit.
- Ramesh stated, 'You created a Union Territory but it effectively means Lieutenant Governor's rule,' arguing Ladakh lacks the political autonomy and legislative safeguards residents have long sought.
- The Union government revoked activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention in March, aiming to foster 'an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust' to facilitate dialogue; Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced talks resume May 22.
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Buddha Purnima in Ladakh: Amit Shah visits sacred Piprawa Buddha Relics, marks historic spiritual moment
LADAKH: In a post on X on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, Union Home Minister Amit Shah talked of the four major sects of Buddhism that are prevalent among Ladakhis. He said: Ladakh’s spiritual identity is rooted in four major traditions – Nyingma, Kagyu (also written as Kagyud), Sakya and Gelug (also written as Gelugpa). It teaches us to see reality as it truly is. In this sense, right vision represents a deep understanding of life i…
Silent on Ladakhi people’s demands of statehood, Sixth Schedule status: Congress slams Shah - The Tribune
The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah over his Ladakh visit, saying he is basking in the glory of the Piprahwa relics, while remaining silent on the demands of the people there for statehood, Sixth Schedule status and protection of land and employment.
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