Why are people in India’s Ladakh protesting against central government?
Residents in Leh and Kargil join forces to demand more power as they fear loss of their tribal identity.
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Residents in Leh and Kargil join forces to demand more power as they fear loss of their tribal identity.
NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made his first appearance in Kashmir since his government scrapped the region's special status in 2019, dangling new economic development programs as the country gears up for a general election in April and May.
The Indian leader’s development pitch for the disputed region leaves Kashmiris asking when political grievances will be addressed.
Here’s a look at Narendra Modi’s government policies and how they have affected Kashmir since the region’s semi-autonomous status was taken away.
He added Pakistan would not become part of any “great game” and that his government would increase the number of allies, as well as “keep ties with neighbours on the basis of equality”.
The visit comes ahead of India’s national election due by May, the first since the government scrapped region’s special status.
A new law granting tribal status to Paharis has angered the Gujjars and Bakarwals who fear losing constitutional rights — opening up caste divisions in an already tense region.
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A foreign skier was killed and three others were rescued after an avalanche hit a popular Himalayan ski resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Thursday, officials said.