KARGIL, April 15, 2026 : The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has called for the immediate resumption of dialogue with the Centre, stating it is open to considering any fresh proposal—except council-based arrangements.
🔷 Core Demands Remain Firm
KDA, along with the Leh Apex Body (LAB), continues its joint agitation for:
- Statehood for Ladakh
- Constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule
Co-chairman Asgar Ali Karbalai said these demands are non-negotiable, reflecting the aspirations of Ladakh’s people.
🔷 Open to Fresh Proposal
Karbalai stated:
“If the Centre brings any new proposal—other than territorial, regional, or council-based—we are ready to discuss it with an open mind.”
However, he emphasized that all council-based frameworks have been unanimously rejected.
🔷 Delay in Dialogue Raises Concern
The leadership expressed concern over delays:
- Last meeting held on February 4
- Next round promised within 10–15 days by the Ministry of Home Affairs
- No follow-up meeting held so far
🔷 United Stand by Leadership
Senior leaders including Mohmad Haneefa Jan and Sajjad Kargili reiterated:
- KDA and LAB are united with no internal differences
- Dialogue must be continuous and result-oriented, not symbolic
🔷 Concerns Over Representation & Safeguards
Leaders highlighted:
- Lack of constitutional protections
- Absence of effective democratic representation since Ladakh became a Union Territory
🔷 Call for Confidence-Building Measures
KDA urged Vinai Kumar Saxena to:
- Release detained youth
- Withdraw cases from past protests
- Restore trust to facilitate dialogue
🔷 Warning of Continued Protests
While reaffirming that dialogue is the preferred path, leaders cautioned:
- Continued delays may lead to renewed protests and agitation
- Future strategy will be jointly decided and announced
The development underscores growing pressure on the Centre to resume meaningful engagement with Ladakh stakeholders over statehood, safeguards, and representation.
