Jammu, Oct. 31 -- Ending weeks of speculation, former Chairman-cum-Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, and expelled National Conference (NC) leader Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the crucial Urban Local Bodies and Panchayat elections in Ladakh.
Akhoon's induction into the BJP is being viewed as a significant political boost for the saffron party in Ladakh, particularly in the Kargil region, where the National Conference and Congress have traditionally maintained a strong political presence.
As reported earlier, Akhoon had announced his decision to step down from the CEC's post on October 17. While expressing gratitude to Prime Minis...