Ladakh Demands Statehood, Sixth Schedule Status: Congress Slams Amit Shah
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 03:50 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Congress slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his visit to Ladakh, citing the region's demands for statehood and sixth schedule status. Jairam Ramesh criticized Shah's silence on these issues. Reuters reports that the Congress has been pushing for these demands for years, while The Hindu notes that Shah inaugurated the Buddha Purnima celebrations in Leh during his visit.