Ladakh: Govt calls Ladakhis peace-loving patriots; dialogue process to start soon

The Ladakh government affirmed the Centre’s commitment to dialogue with Ladakhi groups, despite recent talks being called off after a September 24 incident involving security forces and protesters. Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal assured protection of land, resources, and cultural identity, while refuting claims of demographic change or commercial exploitation, emphasizing a carbon-neutral development path.