Ladakh initiates election process for Hill Development Councils in eight districts.

The Ladakh Administration has initiated the election process for the newly established Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils in all eight districts of the Union Territory.

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, in his capacity as Administrator, has issued the formal notification under the LAHDC Act, 1997, following recommendations from the State Election Commission.

According to the election schedule, candidates can file their nomination papers up to November 17. Scrutiny will take place on November 18, while November 20 is the last date for withdrawal of candidature.

Polling will be held on December 4, and the entire election process is scheduled to be completed by 8th of next month.

The move sets the process in motion for constituting the new Hill Development Councils across Ladakh