New Delhi, a day ahead of voting for the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency, the Congress on Sunday alleged that in the last 10 years, the Union Territory has faced "malicious and step-motherly behaviour" from the Modi government.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that Ladakh residents are protesting in the bitter cold over the lack of control over their land and water.
"The protests have been going on for months, with all 8 tribes and more than 30,000 people coming together for a hunger strike and massive march," he said.
Ramesh claimed that the only response from the Modi government has been continued silence and indifference.
In a post on Twitter, the Congress general secretary said that elections will be held in Ladakh on May 20, and that "in the last 10 years, Ladakh has been going through the worst phase of any other period of the Modi government – complete apathy, malicious and step-motherly behaviour." Is"."In August 2019, the Modi government took away all representation from the people there by upgrading Ladakh to a Union Territory without an assembly," he said.
"The greed of the Modi government and its close corporate friends is a threat to Ladakh's fragile ecosystem. Corporates in sectors like mining have their eyes on Ladakh's natural resources, and if the Modi government is allowed back to power, No one can stop them from mining." Wealth from land and people,” Ramesh claimed.
He alleged that the entire region was being "remote-controlled" from Delhi through a Lieutenant Governor.The former environment minister said the huge influx of tourists and urbanization is putting pressure on Ladakh's resources, leading to water shortage.
He alleged, "Furthermore, the weakness of the Modi government has caused great harm to the security and economy of Ladakh: The cowardice of the Modi government has allowed China to seize 2,000 sq km of land in Ladakh, 26 out of 65 patrolling points. Has been snatched away."
"The Chinese occupation has directly affected thousands of Ladakhis, especially the indigenous shepherds who graze their sheep and goats in the highlands near the border," he claimed.
Ramesh said the Congress' 'Nyaya Patra' has clearly promised to grant Sixth Schedule status to the tribal areas of Ladakh, give significant autonomy to the local people to protect the indigenous culture and fragile ecosystem of the region.
“We have also outlined a detailed plan to deal with environmental issues, climate change and natural disasters.On June 4, Ladakh will begin the healing process, and return to the path of prosperity and stability!” Ramesh asserted.
Ladakh, a vast cold desert region, holds the distinction of being India's largest constituency in terms of area. It has about 1.84 lakh voters – about 96,000 in Kargil district and over 88,000 in Leh district.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that Ladakh residents are protesting in the bitter cold over the lack of control over their land and water.
"The protests have been going on for months, with all 8 tribes and more than 30,000 people coming together for a hunger strike and massive march," he said.
Ramesh claimed that the only response from the Modi government has been continued silence and indifference.
In a post on Twitter, the Congress general secretary said that elections will be held in Ladakh on May 20, and that "in the last 10 years, Ladakh has been going through the worst phase of any other period of the Modi government – complete apathy, malicious and step-motherly behaviour." Is"."In August 2019, the Modi government took away all representation from the people there by upgrading Ladakh to a Union Territory without an assembly," he said.
"The greed of the Modi government and its close corporate friends is a threat to Ladakh's fragile ecosystem. Corporates in sectors like mining have their eyes on Ladakh's natural resources, and if the Modi government is allowed back to power, No one can stop them from mining." Wealth from land and people,” Ramesh claimed.
He alleged that the entire region was being "remote-controlled" from Delhi through a Lieutenant Governor.The former environment minister said the huge influx of tourists and urbanization is putting pressure on Ladakh's resources, leading to water shortage.
He alleged, "Furthermore, the weakness of the Modi government has caused great harm to the security and economy of Ladakh: The cowardice of the Modi government has allowed China to seize 2,000 sq km of land in Ladakh, 26 out of 65 patrolling points. Has been snatched away."
"The Chinese occupation has directly affected thousands of Ladakhis, especially the indigenous shepherds who graze their sheep and goats in the highlands near the border," he claimed.
Ramesh said the Congress' 'Nyaya Patra' has clearly promised to grant Sixth Schedule status to the tribal areas of Ladakh, give significant autonomy to the local people to protect the indigenous culture and fragile ecosystem of the region.
“We have also outlined a detailed plan to deal with environmental issues, climate change and natural disasters.On June 4, Ladakh will begin the healing process, and return to the path of prosperity and stability!” Ramesh asserted.
Ladakh, a vast cold desert region, holds the distinction of being India's largest constituency in terms of area. It has about 1.84 lakh voters – about 96,000 in Kargil district and over 88,000 in Leh district.
