Leh, Oct 21 (GNS): Terming it a historic milestone for grassroots democracy in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on West said he has officially notified 100 constituencies for the eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils under LAHDC (Amendment) Regulation, 2026.
In a post on X, LG Ladakh as per GNS said”A historic milestone for grassroots democracy in Ladakh! Under LAHDC (Amendment) Regulation, 2026, I have officially notified 100 constituencies for the eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils. This almost doubles the number of councillors from the existing 52 to 100, across our newly structured councils – Leh: 22, Kargil: 21, Sankoo: 13, Changthang: 10, Nubra, Sham & Zanskar: 9 each and Drass: 7.”
The LG said this is a rational and fair apportionment that uses panchayat halqas and municipal wards as foundational units, giving due weight to both elector population and geographical area.
“I am confident, the increased number of seats will significantly enhance local representation, strengthen grassroots democracy, and promote inclusive governance across every corner of Ladakh,” LG said.
The notification was issued by Revenue Department, UT Secretariat, Leh vide S.O. 290 dated October 21, 2026, published in the Extraordinary Ladakh Gazette.
As per the Gazette, the determination has been made in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils Act, 1997, as amended by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Amendment) Regulation, 2026 (No. 16 of 2026), dated 16th October, 2026, and in view of creation of additional LAHDCs vide Notification No. S.O. 259 dated 03.09.2026 and Notification No. S.O. 285 dated 16.10.2026.
The notification shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.(GNS)
