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Ladakh Lok Sabha Elections

Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency is one of the six Lok Sabha constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir state. Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency is the largest Lok Sabha constituency in India in terms of area. The number of electors in Ladakh is 1.59 lakhs.

The Ladakh Lok Sabha Constituency has a total of four assembly segments - Nora, Leh, Kargil and Zanskar.

The election here will be conducted on May 6, 2019, as per the Phase V schedule announced by the ECI.

Thupstan Chhewang of BJP is the sitting Member of Parliament from this constituency.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Thupstan Chhewang received 31,111 votes and defeated Independent candidates Ghulam Raza and Syed Mohd Kazim in a closely contested fight.

This constituency in the state was long represented by Congress until 1996. Independent candidates Thupstan Chhewang and Hassan Khan won from the constituency in 2004 and 2009 respectively.

Hassan Khan was earlier associated with National Conference and had won the seat in 1999. However, in 2009, after denial of the party mandate in Lok Sabha, he fought as an Independent and won.

Though later he announced his decision to return to the National Conference at a news conference, termed by JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah as his 'Homecoming', however, due to political circumstances, he had to clarify that he would be only lending unconditional support to the UPA and won't be rejoining the JKNC.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress candidate Rigzin Spalbar will take on BJP's Tsering Namgyal from the seat. Independents who are contesting from the seat are Asgar Ali Karbalai, Sajjad Hussain and Kacho Mohd Feroz.

The Lok Sabha elections 2019 will be held between April 11 and May 19 and the counting of votes will take place on May 23. The polling is scheduled to happen in 115 Lok Sabha constituencies of 14 states during the third phase.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal BJP

Won

42914
Sajjad Hussain IND

Lost

31984
Asgar Ali Karbalai IND

Lost

29365
Rigzin Spalbar INC

Lost

21241
Nota Nota

Lost

922

Ladakh News

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Kargil, Ladakh

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Kargil, Ladakh

50 pm, 246 km NNE of Kargil, Ladakh today on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

Apr 22, 2022, 21:06 PM IST
BRO to construct world's highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass connecting Himachal Pradesh-Ladakh

BRO to construct world's highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass connecting Himachal Pradesh-Ladakh

The Border Roads Organisation will start the construction of the tunnel connecting Himachal Pradesh to Zanskar Valley in Ladakh by July this year.

Apr 17, 2022, 09:10 AM IST
SHAME! Tourists drive Audi Q3 through Ladakh's Pangong Lake, netizens furious - WATCH

SHAME! Tourists drive Audi Q3 through Ladakh's Pangong Lake, netizens furious - WATCH

A group of 3-4 men drove their Audi Q3 through the waters of the Pangong Tso lake and they had a table with assorted alcoholic beverages set on it.

Apr 11, 2022, 17:24 PM IST
Under-construction bridge collapses in Ladakh, 6 feared trapped, LG orders probe

Under-construction bridge collapses in Ladakh, 6 feared trapped, LG orders probe

"The under-construction bridge which was being launched could not withstand the strong gusty winds that swept the Ladakh region this evening," an official spokesman said.

Apr 09, 2022, 22:16 PM IST
Low intensity earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Ladakh

Low intensity earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Ladakh

"Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.3, Occurred on 22-02-2022, 08:35:26 IST, Lat: 35.74 & Long: 75.32, Depth: 10 Km, Location: 151km NNW of Kargil, Laddakh, India," the NSC said in a tweet.

Feb 22, 2022, 11:14 AM IST
Ladakh to get snow sculpture to attract tourists in winters

Ladakh to get snow sculpture to attract tourists in winters

Ladakh concluded its First Ice and Snow-Sculpture Workshop 2022 on February 11. Ladakh will start the Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in the coming years. 

Feb 14, 2022, 20:20 PM IST
Ladakh: Zojila tunnel project continues despite sub-zero temperature

Ladakh: Zojila tunnel project continues despite sub-zero temperature

This tunnel is being constructed so that the connectivity between Srinagar and Ladakh remains uninterrupted throughout the year.

Jan 18, 2022, 21:37 PM IST
Strict night curfew to mask mandate: Here are new COVID curbs in Ladakh's Leh

Strict night curfew to mask mandate: Here are new COVID curbs in Ladakh's Leh

From capping the number of visitors in bars and restaurants to closing gyms, schools and colleges to imposing a strict night curfew, here are the new COVID restrictions to be implemented in Leh.

Jan 13, 2022, 17:19 PM IST
Winter tourism activities in Ladakh suspended amid COVID-19 surge

Winter tourism activities in Ladakh suspended amid COVID-19 surge

Winter tourism activities in Ladakh, including the Chadar trek and the snow leopard sighting expedition, have been suspended in the wake of a surge in COVID-19 cases in the union territory, officials

Jan 10, 2022, 09:50 AM IST
Rainfall, snow and hailstorm likely in these states today- Check IMD’s full prediction here

Rainfall, snow and hailstorm likely in these states today- Check IMD’s full prediction here

IMD said rains are likely in parts of the national capital, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other states. 

Jan 09, 2022, 11:05 AM IST
Snowfall expected in J&K, Ladakh in next two days; transportation, power likely to be affected

Snowfall expected in J&K, Ladakh in next two days; transportation, power likely to be affected

Light rain/snow would commence at a few places of Kashmir from January 3 evening and thereafter increase in intensity and distribution, read the advisory.

Jan 03, 2022, 18:01 PM IST
Rain, snow likely in THESE 4 states/UTs between January 4-7: IMD

Rain, snow likely in THESE 4 states/UTs between January 4-7: IMD

From January 4-7, there could be rainfall or snowfall at most places over the western Himalayan region, the IMD DG said. 

Jan 01, 2022, 17:54 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh likely to witness ‘snowy’ Christmas as MeT warns of ‘further fall’ in mercury

Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh likely to witness ‘snowy’ Christmas as MeT warns of ‘further fall’ in mercury

Kashmir meteorological department has forecast dry weather till December 23 in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. 

Dec 15, 2021, 17:58 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh witness fresh snowfall, border roads closed

Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh witness fresh snowfall, border roads closed

As predicted by the Kashmir metrological department, the upper reaches of the union territory including several hill stations witnessed fresh snowfall, while rains lashed plains since morning.

Dec 05, 2021, 17:36 PM IST
Kashmir, Ladakh reel under bone-chilling winter, temperature hits record low

Kashmir, Ladakh reel under bone-chilling winter, temperature hits record low

Dras in Ladakh witnessed the lowest temperature in the country at minus 12.8 degrees.

Dec 01, 2021, 17:19 PM IST
Cold wave continues across Kashmir, Ladakh; night temperature drops below freezing point

Cold wave continues across Kashmir, Ladakh; night temperature drops below freezing point

Drass town in Kargil, the second coldest place in the world, recorded minus 10.8°C, the lowest in the country. 

Nov 26, 2021, 13:41 PM IST
It's freezing cold in Kashmir, Ladakh; IMD predicts light snow and rain on November 24-25

It's freezing cold in Kashmir, Ladakh; IMD predicts light snow and rain on November 24-25

The minimum temperature across the valley stayed below the freezing point on Friday (November 19) night and the mercury was 2-3 degrees below the normal for this part of the season, the MeT officials

Nov 20, 2021, 13:57 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate revamped war memorial in eastern Ladakh today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate revamped war memorial in eastern Ladakh today

The revamped war memorial in eastern Ladakh's Rezang La is the site of an epic battle where Indian troops valiantly fought the Chinese military in 1962. The memorial is dedicated to the brave Indian

Nov 18, 2021, 06:32 AM IST
Kashmir shivers as cold wave intensifies, Srinagar records season’s lowest temperature

Kashmir shivers as cold wave intensifies, Srinagar records season’s lowest temperature

The intense cold wave continued in Kashmir and in Ladakh the minimum temperature dropped below freezing point. Srinagar recorded minus 1.5°C, the coldest night so far this season. 

Nov 17, 2021, 15:26 PM IST
World's highest motorable road

BRO receives Guinness World Records certificate for constructing world's highest motorable road in Ladakh

The Border Road Organisation earned the Guinness World Records recognition for constructing and black topping the world's highest motorable road at 19,024 feet at Umlingla Pass.

Nov 17, 2021, 08:39 AM IST
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