Sonam Wangchuk warns hunger strikes over omitted democratic powers pledge
Ladakh draft omits elected leaders' authority 
Meanwhile, Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra insists progress is being made, highlighting plans for a constitutional framework (similar to Article 371) and inviting more feedback from LAB as talks continue.
Wangchuk pointed out that the draft record of the talks skips a crucial clause: letting elected leaders have authority over bureaucrats.
LAB co-chair Chering Dorjay Lakrook refused to sign because of this.
If things don't change, Wangchuk says protests, including hunger strikes, are coming.
Meanwhile, Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra insists progress is being made, highlighting plans for a constitutional framework (similar to Article 371) and inviting more feedback from LAB as talks continue.
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