(a) whether Laddakhis have demanded for Union Territory status to Laddakh during the recent visit of Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission;
(b) if so, facts in this regard;
(c) the reaction of the Union Government thereto;
(d) whether the Government propose to give Union Territory status to the regions of some more States; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ( CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO )
(a)&(b): During his visit to Ladakh and Kargil on May 30-31, 2001, Shri K.C. Pant, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission met representatives of various Ladakhi organisations including Ladakh Buddhist Association, who demanded Union Territory status for Ladakh.
(c)to(e): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.