After the abrogation of Article 370, Ladakh, which shares its border with both Pakistan and China, was carved out as a Union Territory without legislature.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said they had abandoned their planned march to the Chinese border to support shepherds in the area due to "non-cooperation" of local authorities.

About 20 protesters will go up to Changthang near the Chinese border if the authorities did not stop them, the climate activist said.

Ladakh leaders are demanding the Inclusion and extension of the sixth schedule, this would include the ability to enact laws governing forest management, agriculture, village and town administration, inheritance, marriage, divorce, and social norms.

Nine rounds of talks have taken place and failed between the governments and local leaders. The Centre has agreed to look into all the concerns except the demand for Statehood and inclusion into the Sixth Schedule, which is primal to who will run Ladakh.

The parties have decided to hold a joint meeting after Eid, as announced by Chering Dorjay Lakruk, LAB co-chairman, so what transpires is anybody's guess.

The activist ended his 21-day-long hunger strike in support of the demand for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution on Tuesday evening.

Throughout his fast, Wangchuk was accompanied by hundreds of supporters in Leh, where he slept outdoors. He also urged the public to exercise their voting rights responsibly for the benefit of the nation.

Sonam Wangchuk, renowned for his environmental advocacy, spoke out against what he perceives as the Indian government's failure to uphold promises made to Ladakh's residents, particularly regarding safeguards under the Constitution's Sixth Schedule.

Referring to Modi's scheduled visit to Bhutan, which was postponed due to adverse weather conditions, Ramesh expressed hope that the Prime Minister would address the concerns of the people of Ladakh instead.

Thousands of individuals participated in a massive rally in Kargil on Wednesday, advocating for statehood and including Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

Vowing to continue in phases until the government addresses his demands, he braves the harsh Ladakhi winter with temperatures dipping to minus 16 degrees Celsius.