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March 15, 2026, 05:45 PM - 5 min read
With practically no political representation after getting the UT status, people of Ladakh still felt that their voice was being heard in the Parliament through their MP. But since the MP who was elected in 2024, was solely elected with the votes of the people from Kargil, Ladakh was never in his consideration, leave aside being a priority. This left the people of Ladakh politically voiceless. Wangchuk tried to fill the political vacuum.
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March 6, 2026, 03:45 PM - 2 min read
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary congratulated Gupta on his appointment. “Congratulations to Kavinder Gupta. Ladakh was a small area, and he is a capable person. From now on, people will also recognise his capabilities,” Choudhary said.
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March 5, 2026, 08:46 PM - 2 min read
Gupta, who became the Union Territory’s third Lieutenant Governor and the first politician to hold the position, submitted his resignation just as he was nearing the one-year mark of his appointment.
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January 5, 2026, 07:14 PM - 3 min read
The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts being made for inclusive growth in Ladakh and reiterated the Centre’s continued support for the region’s all-round development and the welfare of its people.
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December 2, 2025, 05:25 PM - 2 min read
After offering prayers at the shrine on his birthday, Gupta said tourism in Ladakh would witness steady growth in the coming days. He said, “Ladakh is poised to become a year-round tourism destination, benefiting all sections of society.”
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November 30, 2025, 04:58 PM - 2 min read
In a move that marks a symbolic shift toward citizen-focused governance, the official residence and office of the Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, earlier known as Raj Niwas, has been officially renamed “Lok Niwas “ The new name reflects push for people-centric governance in Ladakh.
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November 19, 2025, 04:13 PM - 3 min read
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday acknowledged that some people are unhappy with what they see as “imbalanced” representation in the ongoing dialogue with the Centre, but expressed hope that all issues would be resolved through discussions.
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October 10, 2025, 01:09 PM - 3 min read
While chairing a high-level security meeting, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said he was satisfied with the prevailing calm and order across the Union Territory (UT). He praised the efforts of the civil and police administration, security forces, and the people of Ladakh for their collective effort in maintaining peace and harmony after the recent violent clashes.
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October 7, 2025, 04:12 PM - 3 min read
The Kargil Development Association and Leh Apex Body (LAB), the two organisations on forefront of protests, have strongly refuted claims that the situation in Ladakh has returned to normal, stating that internet services remain suspended and instances of harassment continue to be reported from various areas.
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October 3, 2025, 04:44 PM - 3 min read
In what can be seen as a note of caution, Lt Governor (LG) Kavinder Gupta on Friday said that Ladakh is surrounded by Pakistan and China, which explains why it cannot afford violence . LG warned that some people are trying to vitiate the atmosphere in the Union territory but they will not be spared.
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October 3, 2025, 01:25 PM - 3 min read
The protests on September 24, which began with demands for statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, escalated into clashes with police officials in Leh.
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September 26, 2025, 04:24 PM - 3 min read
Calling the recent bloodshed in Leh a “well-orchestrated conspiracy”, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday accused foreign-backed anti-national forces of fueling unrest in the Union Territory. He said the government will deal with such elements with an iron hand and will not allow anyone to disturb Ladakh’s peace and harmony.
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