Ahead of talks, proposed Kargil–Leh Padyatra postponed

Srinagar, Sep 04: Ladakhi groups have postponed their proposed Padyatra from Kargil to Leh in view of the upcoming talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Addressing a press conference in Leh, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, said the leadership has collectively decided to defer the march.

“The talks have been scheduled just one day before the padyatra was supposed to begin on September 10. Keeping this development in mind, we have collectively decided to postpone the padyatra for the time being,” he said.

Wangchuk added that the future course of action would depend largely on the outcome of the September 9 meeting.

“If the talks go very well, perhaps we may not need to hold many major programmes,” he added.

Former minister and Leh Apex Body Co-Chairman Chering Dorjey said the body had scaled down its activities over the past two months in view of the Dalai Lama’s stay in Leh, but would now intensify programmes following his return to Dharamshala.

Dorjey welcomed the meeting of the sub-committee constituted on issues concerning Ladakh.