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Massive protests in Leh district: Massive protest rallies were seen in the Leh district of Ladakh as locals observed a complete shutdown, demanding statehood for Ladakh, inclusion of Ladakh in the 6th schedule of the Constitution to give it a tribal status, job reservation for locals, and a parliamentary seat each for Leh and Kargil.
Massive Protests in Ladakh - Photo from Wire