Ladakh's Democratic Crisis: Hill Council Term Ends Without Election Plans

Oct 31, 2025 08:20 pm CST

The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council's term has ended without scheduled elections, eliminating the region's last democratic institution as locals continue fighting for statehood and constitutional protections. Since becoming a Union Territory in 2019, Ladakh has experienced diminishing local governance powers, with recent protests turning violent after the BJP allegedly abandoned promises to implement the Sixth Schedule.