KARGIL, Aug. 9 -- A three-day hunger strike began here on Saturday morning in support of four demands, including statehood and extension of Sixth Schedule to the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The hunger strike sponsored by Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Lex Apex Body (LAB) at Hussani Park in the town comes amid displeasure among the representatives of the two bodies over the Centre's delay in holding the next round of talks with them.
KDA and LAB have been jointly spearheading the agitation over the past five years and have held several rounds of talks with the high-powered committee (HPC) of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
"Together, we can build a future where Ladakh governs Ladakh. Three-day hunger strike (in support of) statehood fo...