Ladakh women demand 33% quota in political positions

A women delegation from UT of Ladakh submitting a memorandum to Chairman/CEC LAHDC Tashi Gyalson in Leh.
A women delegation from UT of Ladakh submitting a memorandum to Chairman/CEC LAHDC Tashi Gyalson in Leh.

Excelsior Correspondent

LEH, Nov 4: The women of Ladakh have demanded 33 per cent reservation for the fair sex in all the political positions in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
A delegation led by president, Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) Women Wing, Kunzes Dolma Jawo; Nasreen Maryam, president Women Wing of Anjuman Immamia; Aisha Malo, president Women Wing of Anjuman-e-Moin-ul-Islam,and Sumita Dhana, president Women Wing of Christian Association called on Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Tashi Gyalson, LAHDC, Leh to advocate for the implementation of 33% reservation for women in political positions.
The representatives emphasized the importance of this initiative in promoting gender equality and ensuring that women’s voices are adequately represented in decision making processes.
CEC Tashi Gyalson assured the delegation in providing comprehensive support in addressing the concerns raised by the delegation, in respect of reservation for the women of Ladakh UT.