Congress’ media and publicity department head, Pawan Khera, described the loss of precious lives in Ladakh as tragic. “It’s a grim reminder of the government’s failed promises. In 2019, from the floor of Parliament, the nation was assured that the humiliation being inflicted on the people of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir would usher in peace. Six years later, the trouble has only deepened,” Khera said on X.
He added, “Far from restoring normalcy in the valley, the Centre’s shortsightedness has pushed Jammu and Ladakh also into an incinerator of violence. This crisis is the BJP government’s own creation, one it now seeks to unfairly ignore.”
Khera further asserted that Ladakh’s demand for inclusion under the Sixth Schedule—for dignity and for the protection of their identity—is both legitimate and just. “It deserves not neglect, but compassion and statesmanship,” the Congress leader emphasized.
On Wednesday, groups of youths engaged in arson and vandalism targeted the headquarters of the BJP and the Hill Council, setting ablaze several vehicles. Police and paramilitary forces, deployed in strength across the town, lobbed teargas shells to bring the situation under control, according to officials.
The Centre alleged that the mob violence was incited by “provocative statements” made by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. It also claimed that certain “politically motivated” individuals were unhappy with the progress made in the ongoing talks between government representatives and Ladakhi groups.
In a statement, the Union Home Ministry said that, apart from a few unfortunate incidents early on Wednesday, the situation was brought under control by 4 pm the same day. The ministry urged the public not to circulate old and provocative videos on media and social media platforms.
At least 50 people were detained as police and paramilitary forces strictly enforced a curfew on Thursday in violence-hit Leh.
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