BharatiyaJanata Party Wednesday released its election manifesto for Ladakh parliamentary seat, promising union territory status for the high altitude region and inclusion of Bhoti language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India.
The promises in the manifesto also include opening a road to KailashMansarovar pilgrimage via Ladakh.Ashok Kaul, the saffron party’s state unit generals secretary and another top BJP official said they were committed to the promises which also include declaring Ladakh a tribal area under 6th schedule of the Constitution.
It also listed some developmental issued taken up by the government included early completion of Zojila Tunnel, Taglang-la, Lachung-la and Shinkup-la, early completion of Kargil-Padum and Nimoo-Darcha Road and a new airport terminal of Leh and Civil Airport at Kargil. BJP manifesto also promises medical and engineering colleges for Ladakh besides early railway connectivity to Ladakh which is sanctioned as National Project of Northern Railway and creation of New District for Zanskar, Drass, Nubra, Changthang and Sham.
Kaul the BJP also promises hydropower generating infrastructure in the cold desert region including transmission lines. The manifesto also promises a hotel management institute and two new development authorities for Nubra and Sham and Changthang.
