3 Things New regulations for Ladakh, an alarming study, and India gets G7 invite
Jun 9, 2025
Deeptiman Tiwary, a reporter for The Indian Express focusing on Jammu and Kashmir, discusses the recent regulations for Ladakh and the unmet demands for greater autonomy. He reveals significant discontent among Ladakhis over the new governance rules. Ankita Upadhyay, also from The Indian Express, highlights the alarming rise of metabolic malnutrition among Indian children and the associated risks. She stresses the need for awareness among parents and schools. Lastly, there's insight into India's invitation to the G7 Summit, indicating a potential thaw in relations with Canada.
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Language Recognition in Ladakh
- Ladakh's local languages were made official to preserve cultural identity through government and educational use.
- Cultural institutions will promote endemic languages to support heritage preservation.
Government Reluctance on Sixth Schedule
- Government resists granting Sixth Schedule status due to constitutional difficulty and prefers executive regulations.
- Executive orders can be reversed, whereas Sixth Schedule protections require constitutional amendments to remove.
Sonam Wangchuk's Protest Stand
- Sonam Wangchuk, leading Ladakh protests, says key demands include Sixth Schedule and statehood or assembly.
- He remains hopeful but warns agitation will continue if protections for land and jobs aren’t provided.