Srinagar, Sept. 25 -- National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday attributed the recent unrest in Leh to local dissatisfaction over pending promises related to the Sixth Schedule and statehood for the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Speaking at a press briefing in Srinagar, Abdullah said that the unrest followed the 14-day hunger strike of climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk, who has been pressing for recognition under the Sixth Schedule and for statehood.

He noted that Wangchuk has been demonstrating peacefully for several years and even undertook a long march from Leh to Delhi to draw attention to these demands.

Abdullah said that many young people felt that the commitments made five years ago had not been fulfilled. Th...