New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- A High Powered Committee (HPC) meeting with Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) was held in Delhi on Friday in a "cordial and constructive" manner, according to sources.

The government is engaging with all stakeholders to address Ladakh's democratic aspirations, while prioritising residents' long-term interests, the sources added.

Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra appealed to the people of Ladakh to avoid speculative rumours, emphasising the government's intent to find a fair resolution.

Sharing an X post, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) quoted Kundra saying, "Speculative media reports give a negative slant to the ongoing talks of HPC in Delhi. While clarifying onc...