Leh, Sept. 12 -- Former MP and senior Ladakh leader Thupstan Chhewang has said that the recent meeting between the Apex Body Leh, Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was "fruitful" and witnessed positive discussions on several key issues concerning Ladakh.

Chhewang said that several positive developments and points of consensus discussed during the meeting were not brought before the people, while statements suggesting that the talks had failed to make progress were being circulated in the national and social media.

Chhewang was specifically critical of Sonam Wangchuk's reported call for renewed agitation, including an ultimatum linked to the fulfilment of Ladakh's demands. He questioned the nee...