Congress questions ‘silence’ on Ladakh’s demands of statehood, Sixth Schedule status

Union Home Minister Amit Shah being received by Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena and others upon his arrival at the airport for a two-day visit, in Leh. In a post on social media, Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said the Home Minister appeared to be “basking in the glory of the Piprahwa relics” while sidestepping pressing issues such as statehood. Published - May 01, 2026 12:29 pm IST