Leh, In a significant development, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) convened in Leh, located within Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), to deliberate on escalating their campaign for Statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Among the strategies discussed was the potential boycott of the forthcoming Indian parliamentary elections.

According to Kashmir Media Service, while the meeting concluded without a definitive resolution, it was disclosed that further consultations with stakeholders are anticipated. A subsequent meeting is expected before any final decision regarding the election boycott is made. The Leh Lok Sabha seat is set to participate in the fifth phase of the elections on May 20.

The LAB and KDA leadership engaged in an extensive discussion on various approaches to amplify their movement for the conferment of Statehood and Sixth Schedule status to Ladakh. The discussion spanned over two hours, indicating the gravity of the deliberations.

Sources close to the meeting hinted that an official announcement regarding their decision is forthcoming, though no formal statement was issued immediately following the assembly.