Govt intrigued at Ladakh violence even after ‘unprecedented’ vikas

Ladakh grapples with unrest despite significant post-2019 development, including enhanced connectivity, education, and tourism, officials claim. They find it ironic given the region’s progress since gaining UT status. However, the violence stems from long-standing demands for statehood, Sixth Schedule protections, and resource control, which local bodies have consistently raised, overshadowing perceived development gains.