LEH: BJP Leader former Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, (JTN) former Ladakh BJP State President, and former Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Leh, today met with Brig. (Retd.) Dr. B.D. Mishra, the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, to extend his deep gratitude to the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh. This meeting was held in recognition of the Ministry of Home Affairs' recent announcement to establish five new districts in Union Territory of Ladakh.

Jamyang Tsering Namgyal applauded the Hon'ble Lt. Governor Brig Dr. BD Mishra for his steadfast support of the demands he raised inside and outside Parliament during his tenure in the 17th Lok Sabha. JTN particularly praised the Lt. Governor's efforts to fulfill the long-standing need for district status for Zanskar, Nubra, Changthang, Sham, and Drass. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal lauded the Modi Government’s decision as a landmark achievement that aligns with the aspirations of the people from these regions. He emphasized that this initiative will bring administrative services closer to the residents, facilitating comprehensive development throughout the regions.

Jamyang Tsering Namgyal described this decision as a significant milestone, marking a historic shift towards improved governance in every nook and corner of Ladakh. He recognized the forward-thinking policies of the UT Ladakh Administration and the substantial progress made over the past five years in the newly established Union Territory under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Lt. Governor Brig. Dr. B.D. Mishra Ji as rightly guided by the most dynamic Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

In addition to expressing his gratitude, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal urged the Hon'ble Lt. Governor to expedite the boundary demarcation process, ensuring it takes into account the views and concerns of all community stakeholders. He also requested the creation of essential posts to ensure the effective delivery of services in these newly established districts, in alignment with the Prime Minister’s vision.

During the meeting, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal also addressed ongoing demands from the people of Suru-Sankoo and Shakar-Chiktan, emphasizing the need for prompt resolution of these issues.

The Hon'ble Lt. Governor Brig Dr BD Mishra congratulated Jamyang Tsering Namgyal on the creation of the five new districts, acknowledging this development as a crucial step forward for improving governance and accessibility in Ladakh. The Lt. Governor Brig. BD Mishra reaffirmed the commitment to enhancing administrative efficiency and serving the local population more effectively.

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