Leh, Jan 20, 2021: Executive Councillor for RDD, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee led a delegation and called upon Advisor to Lt. Governor, UT Ladakh, Umang Narula; Commissioner Secretary, Rigzin Samphel; Divisional Commissioner, Saugat Biswas and DC Leh, Sachin Kumar Vaishya to discuss the demand of district status for Changthang.
The delegation included Councillor Nyoma, Ishey Spalzang; Councillor Kungyam, Thinles Nurboo; Councillor Chushul, Konchok Stanzin; Councillor Korzok, Karma Namdak; BDC Chairperson (Nyoma and Durbuk); LBA presidents (Nyoma and Durbuk); student organisations (Ladakh Drayangs and SAVE) and political party representatives (BJP and Congress) of Changthang region.
EC Yakzee apprised concerned higher authorities regarding the genuine demand of the people of Changthang to grant separate district status to the region. The delegation highlighted the importance of the region strategically, economically and in various other sectors. They also submitted a drafted proposal justifying their demand to grant separate district status to the region.
The Advisor and all the higher authorities assured to look into the genuine demands and issues of Changthang region.
