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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

Aamir Khan strongly denies littering Ladakh village while shooting Laal Singh Chaddha, issues official statement

Aamir Khan strongly denies littering Ladakh village while shooting Laal Singh Chaddha, issues official statement

In a statement released on Aamir Khan Productions` (AKP) official Instagram handle, the makers of the film stated that none of the accusations against the actor and his crew are true and that they

Jul 14, 2021, 09:18 AM IST
India-China status quo in eastern Ladakh will be achieved in a gradual manner: CDS Bipin Rawat

India-China status quo in eastern Ladakh will be achieved in a gradual manner: CDS Bipin Rawat

In an address at a think-tank, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, at the same time, said that India must remain prepared for "any misadventure" and respond accordingly as it has done in the past.

Jul 02, 2021, 17:44 PM IST
Heatwave sweeps north India with mercury over 30-degree mark in Himachal, Ladakh

Heatwave sweeps north India with mercury over 30-degree mark in Himachal, Ladakh

According to IMD data, Drass, which is one of the coldest places in the country recorded a high of 22.6 degrees Celsius.

Jul 01, 2021, 23:38 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh to take legal action against Twitter over distorted India map

Madhya Pradesh to take legal action against Twitter over distorted India map

The social media platform had late on Monday removed the distorted map from its site.

Jun 29, 2021, 18:54 PM IST
Twitter withdraws incorrect map showing Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh outside India

Twitter withdraws incorrect map showing Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh outside India

On late Monday night, the global map which earlier appeared under the 'Career' section of Twitter website under the header ‘Tweep Life' was removed completely from the webpage.

Jun 28, 2021, 22:48 PM IST
Twitter website displays distorted map of India, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh shown as separate country

Twitter website displays distorted map of India, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh shown as separate country

The US digital giant has been engaged in a tussle with the Indian government over the new social media rules. The government has slammed Twitter for deliberate defiance and failure to comply with the

Jun 28, 2021, 17:19 PM IST
With eye on China, India shifts 50,000 additional troops to border in historic move: Report

With eye on China, India shifts 50,000 additional troops to border in historic move: Report

The reorientation means that India will have more troops acclimatized to fight in the high-altitude Himalayan areas, while the number of troops destined exclusively for the western border with

Jun 28, 2021, 11:14 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Ladakh tomorrow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Ladakh tomorrow

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on a visit to the union territory of Ladakh from Sunday. The visit will have BRO infrastructure programmes as the key focus. 

Jun 26, 2021, 12:47 PM IST
Ladakh administration renovating Rezang La memorial on Sino-Indian border

Ladakh administration renovating Rezang La memorial on Sino-Indian border

The UT administration along with the Indian Army is renovating the Rezang La memorial, situated in Chushul in Ladakh, and we hope for its timely completion this year, Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur

Jun 25, 2021, 14:53 PM IST
Indian Army plans to buy 1,750 Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles, 350 light tanks for deployment in high altitude areas

Indian Army plans to buy 1,750 Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles, 350 light tanks for deployment in high altitude areas

The FICV project has been in plans for a long time and the need for a modern troops carrier equipped with tank-busting capabilities was felt during the recent Ladakh conflict.

Jun 24, 2021, 14:26 PM IST
People worried about future without protection of Article 370: Ladakh BJP leaders demand legislature, constitutional safeguards

People worried about future without protection of Article 370: Ladakh BJP leaders demand legislature, constitutional safeguards

A group of political and social leaders including Ladakh BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, veteran party leader Thupstan Chhewang on Wednesday (June 23) demanded for a legislature in the union

Jun 23, 2021, 22:05 PM IST
Chinese Army realised it needs better training, preparation after Galwan clash, Ladakh faceoff: CDS Bipin Rawat

Chinese Army realised it needs better training, preparation after Galwan clash, Ladakh faceoff: CDS Bipin Rawat

General Rawat said that India is keeping to keep a watch on all activities of China in the region and Indian soldiers are very adept in fighting in the region.

Jun 23, 2021, 12:12 PM IST
Galwan anniversary remembrance week at Leh memorial

Galwan anniversary remembrance week at Leh memorial

It was on the intervening night of 15/16 June 2020 that India lost 20 of its troops in Galwan in Ladakh due to aggressive actions by the Chinese side.

Jun 14, 2021, 15:48 PM IST
Ladakh notifies recruitment rules 2021, reserves jobs exclusively for locals

Ladakh notifies recruitment rules 2021, reserves jobs exclusively for locals

According to the notification, the rules formulated by Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Jun 09, 2021, 08:38 AM IST
Indian Army keeping an eye on Chinese military drill near Ladakh: Gen MM Naravane

Indian Army keeping an eye on Chinese military drill near Ladakh: Gen MM Naravane

The Chief of the Army Staff said the disengagement has been cordial so far, but added that Indian troops are maintaining an effective vigil to deal with any eventualities along the Line of Actual

May 20, 2021, 12:30 PM IST
India, China to hold 11th round of talks for disengagement in eastern Ladakh today

India, China to hold 11th round of talks for disengagement in eastern Ladakh today

On February 20, Indian and Chinese militaries held the 10th round of military dialogue to de-escalate tension at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Indian military delegates were led by Lieutenant

Apr 09, 2021, 06:46 AM IST
India, China yet to pull back air forces from Ladakh despite 10 rounds of disengagement talks: Report

India, China yet to pull back air forces from Ladakh despite 10 rounds of disengagement talks: Report

While India and China continue to hold negotiations for complete disengagement in eastern Ladakh, it has now emerged that both countries have still not pulled back their air forces from the main

Mar 31, 2021, 12:40 PM IST
Another moderate earthquake jolts Ladakh, measuring 3.7 on Richter scale

Another moderate earthquake jolts Ladakh, measuring 3.7 on Richter scale

An earthquake of 3.7 magnitude on Richter scale rocked Ladakh on Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

Mar 07, 2021, 11:08 AM IST
Moderate earthquake of 3.6 magnitude hits Ladakh

Moderate earthquake of 3.6 magnitude hits Ladakh

At 5:11 am on Saturday, Ladakh was hit by an eathquake

Mar 06, 2021, 08:15 AM IST
EAM S Jaishankar speaks to Chinese FM Wang Yi: Here's what they said

EAM S Jaishankar speaks to Chinese FM Wang Yi: Here's what they said

A five-point agreement was reached between Jaishankar and Wang at a meeting in Moscow on September 10, 2020, on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conclave. The pact included

Feb 25, 2021, 20:48 PM IST
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