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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

India strengthens military presence at all strategic points in Pangong lake area: Sources

India strengthens military presence at all strategic points in Pangong lake area: Sources

The Army has also further bolstered overall surveillance mechanisms in all areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh after foiling China's fresh attempt to occupy an area on the

Aug 31, 2020, 19:28 PM IST
Galwan Valley faceoff: Pictures of graves of Chinese soldiers go viral on social media

Galwan Valley faceoff: Pictures of graves of Chinese soldiers go viral on social media

Almost two months after the violent cash at the Galwan Valley, proof of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) casualties is finally out. Pictures of graves of Chinese soldiers killed in the clash are

Aug 31, 2020, 17:48 PM IST
India gives befitting reply to Chinese incursion in Ladakh, talks underway to defuse tension

India gives befitting reply to Chinese incursion in Ladakh, talks underway to defuse tension

A brigade commander-level flag meeting is currently in progress at Chushul to resolve the issues, said Army Spokesperson Col Aman Anand.

Aug 31, 2020, 13:08 PM IST
Fresh clashes break out between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh's Pangong

Fresh clashes break out between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh's Pangong

Fresh clashes broke out between Indian and Chinese troops at Pangong in Ladakh near Line of Actual Control on the intervening night of August 29-30. It is to be noted that the border tension between

Aug 31, 2020, 11:06 AM IST
Picture of Chinese soldier's tombstone goes viral on social media, speaks of Chinese PLA losses in Galwan Valley clash

Picture of Chinese soldier's tombstone goes viral on social media, speaks of Chinese PLA losses in Galwan Valley clash

Reports are there that the Chinese soldier who put a photo of the tomb has been sent to jail by the Xi Jinping government of China.

Aug 29, 2020, 07:09 AM IST
India laying new road between Ladakh and Darcha in Himachal Pradesh

India laying new road between Ladakh and Darcha in Himachal Pradesh

The work on reopening an alternative road to Ladakh from Himachal Pradesh has been expedited as it is a strategically key road, said an official on condition of anonimity, adding the project is

Aug 25, 2020, 21:19 PM IST
Indian agencies keeping close watch on seven active Chinese military airbases along LAC: Sources

Indian agencies keeping close watch on seven active Chinese military airbases along LAC: Sources

Even as the tensions on China border continue over territorial issues, Indian agencies are keeping a close eye on the activities of the People’s Liberation Army’s Air Force (PLAAF) spread all along

Aug 20, 2020, 18:20 PM IST
Indian Navy top brass to meet amid border tensions with China in Ladakh

Indian Navy top brass to meet amid border tensions with China in Ladakh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to address the navy brass on the opening day of the conference on Wednesday.

Aug 18, 2020, 21:10 PM IST
Centre builds 1858 roads of 11,517 km length, 84 bridges in Jammu and Kashmir under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Centre builds 1858 roads of 11,517 km length, 84 bridges in Jammu and Kashmir under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Works for connecting 2,149 eligible unconnected habitations were sanctioned in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, out of which 1,858 habitations have been connected. 

Aug 17, 2020, 22:37 PM IST
ITBP soldiers celebrate Independence Day at 16,000 feet at bank of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh

ITBP soldiers celebrate Independence Day at 16,000 feet at bank of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh

This year, at least 294 ITBP personnel have been awarded the Director General (DG) commendation for displaying bravery during skirmishes with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.

Aug 15, 2020, 09:06 AM IST
Two light combat helicopters developed by HAL deployed in Ladakh for high altitude IAF operations

Two light combat helicopters developed by HAL deployed in Ladakh for high altitude IAF operations

Amid the prevailing border tension with China in Eastern Ladakh, two Light Combat Helicopters developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have been deployed for operations at high altitude

Aug 12, 2020, 13:23 PM IST
Huge premium in reaching understanding: EAM S Jaishankar on India-China ties

Huge premium in reaching understanding: EAM S Jaishankar on India-China ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India and China have "huge premium" in reaching "understanding" and giving the size of both countries, "the world has a lot riding on" both the

Aug 08, 2020, 22:04 PM IST
Indian agencies seek four to six dedicated satellites for tracking Chinese military activities: Sources

Indian agencies seek four to six dedicated satellites for tracking Chinese military activities: Sources

Seeking to keep a closer eye on the activities of the Chinese military both near the Indian territory as well as in its depth areas all along the 4,000 kilometre Line of Actual Control (LAC), the

Aug 06, 2020, 16:37 PM IST
India calls Pakistan's move of showing Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Junagarh and Sir Creek as its territory in new map as 'political absurdity'

India calls Pakistan's move of showing Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Junagarh and Sir Creek as its territory in new map as 'political absurdity'

A day ahead of the first anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the Imran Khan government included the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, the erstwhile princely state

Aug 04, 2020, 23:32 PM IST
Army to choose from Tata, American Stryker and Humvee for its armoured protection vehicle requirements

Army to choose from Tata, American Stryker and Humvee for its armoured protection vehicle requirements

Sources said during the evaluation process, the indigenous platform would certainly have preference over the foreign products in meeting the requirements of the Army.

Aug 04, 2020, 21:08 PM IST
Pakistan deploys J-17 fighter jets at PoK's Skardu airbase; PAF carries out military exercises

Pakistan deploys J-17 fighter jets at PoK's Skardu airbase; PAF carries out military exercises

Official sources said that Pakistan has been carrying out these military exercises on the instruction of China, which has been locked in a bitter standoff with India at multiple locations in eastern

Jul 26, 2020, 16:26 PM IST
Total disengagement of troops along LAC key for bilateral ties: MEA on India-China border talks

Total disengagement of troops along LAC key for bilateral ties: MEA on India-China border talks

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that both India and China fully agree that complete disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is key for the smooth

Jul 24, 2020, 19:17 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi slams Centre again for rubbishing his warnings on COVID-19, Chinese aggression in Ladakh

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre again for rubbishing his warnings on COVID-19, Chinese aggression in Ladakh

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi once again trained his guns at the Narendra government on Friday and alleged that the Centre continues to rubbish his warnings over the rise in COVID-19 cases

Jul 24, 2020, 14:23 PM IST
Won’t accept any attempt to change status quo: India to China on LAC situation

Won’t accept any attempt to change status quo: India to China on LAC situation

It is expected that China will sincerely work with India for complete de-escalation and disengagement, the MEA said.

Jul 23, 2020, 19:07 PM IST
IAF may deploy Rafale fighter jets in Ladakh to stop Chinese incursions at LAC

IAF may deploy Rafale fighter jets in Ladakh to stop Chinese incursions at LAC

After the recent border disputes with China, Indian Army will definitely remain extra vigilant at Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh to prevent Chinese troops from intruding on Indian territories

Jul 20, 2020, 09:23 AM IST
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