Kargil district staged a shutdown protest on Wednesday, following unsuccessful talks on March 4 between Ladakh socio-political representatives and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding statehood. Shops shuttered as thousands demanded statehood and Ladakhโs inclusion in the Constitutionโs Sixth Schedule. A panel formed in November aims to address Ladakhโs concerns post-Article 370 revocation and J&Kโs bifurcation.
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