New Delhi, May 25 -- The recent talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre marked a "positive step", activist Sonam Wangchuk said, though he cautioned that trust-building in the region remained incomplete, citing unresolved cases from last year's protests, seizure of personal devices and action against institutions linked to the movement.

In an interview with news agency on Saturday following the latest round of discussions with a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sub-committee, Wangchuk said he noted a shift in his outlook after Thursday's meeting but remains cautious. "This meeting has made some difference. Otherwise, I was very disappointed," Wangchuk said, reflecting on his earlier experience of being detained this year.

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