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Kargil Democratic Alliance Announces Full Support for Kargil–Leh Padyatra from September 10 to 24
The Padyatra will culminate in Leh on September 24 with a candlelight vigil in remembrance of tragic events, reaffirming demands for justice and accountability.
The Padyatra will culminate in Leh on September 24 with a candlelight vigil in remembrance of tragic events, reaffirming
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Kargil, September 1, 2026: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) today held an important meeting attended by KDA Co-Chairmen Asgar Ali Karbalai and Sajjad Kargili, along with members of the KDA body and all concerned stakeholders. Following the meeting, a press conference was held in which the KDA announced its full support for the Kargil–Leh PadyatraFoot March/PilgrimageA long march or pilgrimage undertaken on foot, often for political, social, or religious purposes in India. scheduled from September 10 to 24. The meeting was attended by Ladakh MP Hanifa Jan
Addressing the press conference, KDA Co-Chairman Asgar Ali Karbalai said that the Kargil Democratic Alliance would continue its peaceful and democratic struggle for the constitutional and legitimate rights of the people of Ladakh. He made it clear that until the UT AdministrationUnion Territory AdministrationThe governing body responsible for the administration of a Union Territory in India, directly controlled by the central government. and the Government of India recognise and address the legitimate rights and demands of the people of Kargil and Leh regions, the peaceful democratic struggle and their voices will continue to be raised.
He said that the Padyatra would receive the full support of the Kargil Democratic Alliance. KDA Co-Chairman and Padyatra Convenor Sajjad Kargili will provide regular media briefings throughout the march, keeping the public and media informed about its progress, while also playing a key role in monitoring and coordinating the Padyatra.
According to the program, the Padyatra will begin from Kargil on September 10 and proceed up to Haniskot, with the Kargil Democratic Alliance responsible for its coordination along this stretch. From Haniskot to Leh, the Padyatra will be coordinated by the Leh Apex Body (LAB).
The Padyatra will culminate in Leh on September 24 with a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the tragic events of September 24, 2025, when four young people lost their lives during protests in Leh, and hundreds were injured and detained. The Padyatra will reiterate solidarity with the victims and their families and reaffirm the demand for justice, accountability and a credible resolution of the issues that led to the tragedy.
The KDA emphasised that the Padyatra is not directed against any individual or political party, but is a peaceful people’s movement for the democratic, constitutional, and legitimate rights of the people of Ladakh.
Members of Parliament, civil society representatives, social activists and other public figures from different parts of the country are also expected to join the Padyatra. Well-known social activist Sandeep Pandey, among others, is expected to participate.
All stakeholders present at the meeting reiterated their commitment to extending full support to the Kargil Democratic Alliance and making the Padyatra successful. They emphasised that the issues confronting Ladakh must be resolved through dialogue, democratic engagement and peaceful public participation.
