Kargil, Nov. 11 -- Kargil on Tuesday observed a complete shutdown in response to a call by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and other organisations against the proposed holding of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections during winter, with protesters demanding that the polls be deferred.

A candle march under the banner of 'Save Democracy in Ladakh' was also held in Kargil on Tuesday evening, with participants reiterating their demand to defer the proposed LAHDC elections.

Speaking to reporters, KDA Co-Chairman Sajjad Hussain Kargili criticised the UT administration over what he described as a series of unilateral notifications and orders, alleging that decisions were being taken without the consent of the people...