Srinagar, Oct. 15 -- As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate developmental projects worth Rs.3,350 crore in Ladakh on Thursday, a fresh round of talks will be held between the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) and the Ladakh leadership in Leh.

So far, the Ladakh leadership, especially the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has held several rounds of talks on various issues, such as special status and statehood for the Ladakh Union Territory (UT).

LAB convenor Gelek Phunchok said, "During the meeting on September 9, the MHA had assured both bodies that a follow-up meeting would be held. We now look forward to meaningful deliberations and tangible progress on Ladakh's long-pending deman...