Ladakh announces LAHDC poll schedule amid opposition; Kargil observes shutdown

Srinagar, Nov 10 (UNI) Amid opposition, the Ladakh administration on Tuesday announced the schedule for elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs), with polling set for December 4. The announcement came as Kargil observed a complete shutdown, called by several local organisations demanding that the elections be postponed until after winter. According to the notification issued by State Election Commissioner Sudhanshu Pandey, candidates can file nomination papers until November 17, between 11 am and 3 pm. Scrutiny will take place on November 18 at 11 am at the offices of the respective Returning Officers, and the last date…