Formal negotiations between the Leh Apex Body (LAB), Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), and the Ministry of Home Affairs began in December 2024, aiming to address Ladakh’s four-point agenda of statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, a separate Public Service Commission, and increased parliamentary representation. However, the talks progressed slowly, frustrating locals who felt their concerns were being sidelined. In response, the LAB leadership launched a 35-day hunger strike on September 10, 2025, signaling the seriousness of their demands.
