Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Feb 22: Demanding immediate redressal of their genuine grievances, Ladakh Buddhist Association Youth Wing, Zanskar and Lambardar Association Zanskar took out a peaceful protest rally here at Padum.
The rally started from Maney Rignmo, Padum and after passing through main bazaar, culminated at ADO/SDM’s office.
Hundreds of local people, including Numberdars, village representatives, Monks from different Monasteries, various women groups and people from villages of all the three regions of Zanskar, took part in the rally.
The protestors were demanding separate district status for Zanskar, speedy completion of NPD road project, visit of LAHDC official to redress the issues, opening of mechanical sub branch office at Zanskar with work shop, opening of medical aid Centre at Ralakung, appointment of permanent technical operator for BSNL Zanskar, simplifying the defunct BSNL communication system, immediate clearance of snow from the roads, and opening of JKBOSE Sub Office at Zanskar.
All the shops, restaurants and hotels were closed today.
Later, the protestors handed over the memorandum to the Area Development Officer Zanskar.
LBAYWZ President met the SDM/ADO Zanskar and raised all the important issues concerning Zanskar Sub-Division.
SDM/ADO Zanskar promised to redress all the issues raised by the LBA, Youth Wing, Zanskar and Lambardar Association Zanskar and also promised to communicate all the genuine issues raised by the members to the higher authorities at Leh-Ladakh.
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