Why National Conference has expelled Kargil leader ahead of statehood demand stir
The National Conference expelled Dr. Jaffer Ali Akhoon, Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, for six years due to his collaboration with the BJP to pass Kargil's annual budget. This decision raises questions about potential political shifts in Kargil, as the party has not penalized the 12 councillors who supported Akhoon. The expulsion comes amid ongoing demands for statehood in the region, following the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, which altered Ladakh's governance structure.