Kargil, May 4: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has accepted the resignation of senior leader Thupstan Chhewang as its chairman amid ongoing talks with the Centre on Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule demands, while urging him to continue as a key member of the organisation.
The LAB and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have been leading the talks with the Central government on behalf of Ladakh’s residents. Chhewang is a former Member of Parliament from Ladakh and holds significant influence in the region’s politics and was the chairman of the LAB.
Chewang had back in July 2025, tendered his resignation following internal differences and his absence from key meetings due to health and personal reasons. The LAB tried to convince him however he choose to stay away from active participation in meetings of the LAB.
