On the latest episode of Scroll Adda, Sajjad Kargili–one of Ladakh’s most popular leaders and a part of the delegation that is negotiating with the Modi government–speaks to Shoaib Daniyal to explain why Ladakhis are so angry with Delhi.ย Sajjad speaks about the “colonial treatement” that Ladakh is receiving from Delhi.
Sajjad notes that Muslims are 46% of Ladakh’s population while Buddhists are 40%.ย Muslims are concentrated inย Kargil district while Buddhists are concentrated in Leh district.
A Factual Account of Recent Developments
Overview:
The region of Ladakh has seen a sharp escalation in political tension and civil unrest over the past 10 days. On September 24, 2025, four civilians were killed in Leh in police firing following public protests. This marks a significant turn in the trajectory of Ladakh’s relationship with the Union government of India, which had previously promised administrative empowerment and constitutional safeguards following the region’s bifurcation from Jammu & Kashmir in 2019.
Timeline of Key Events: Continue reading Ladakh: From Promise to Protest
