New Delhi, May 22 -- In a "major breakthrough" concerning the future administrative and political framework in Ladakh, a sub-committee level talks involving representatives from Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), and Home Ministry "reached a historic consensus" , former Ladakh MP Thupstan Chhewang said on Friday.

He said a customised political system will be implemented, giving elected bodies powers similar to those of a Chief Minister and ministers.

Thupstan Chhewang told ANI that the meeting was "highly anticipated" and discussions covered Ladakh's long-standing issues.

"For five to six years, dialogue with the Home Ministry had brought partial consensus and implementation at the ground level, but the key d...