Srinagar, Apr 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Ladakh on April 30 for a two-day trip to review ongoing development projects in the Union Territory. He will also pay his respects to the holy relics of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and share his thoughts on the spiritual significance of the sacred exposition being held in Ladakh from May 1 to 14, official sources said on Sunday
During his visit, Shah is expected to chair a high-level meeting with senior officers of the UT administration, Army, ITBP, and Central Armed Police Forces to assess the overall security situation.
Sources said the Home Minister will also take stock of key infrastructure projects including border roads, mobile connectivity, and the status of Vibrant Villages Programme in forward areas of Eastern Ladakh.
“It gives me great pleasure in sharing that Hon’ble Union Home Minister, Shri @AmitShah ji will be arriving in Leh on 30th April for a two day visit. On 1st May, he will pay his respects to the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha on the occassion of Buddh Purnima and share his thoughts on the spiritual significance of the sacred exposition being held in Ladakh from 1-14 May,” the LG Ladakh said in a post on X.
Home Minister’s visit underscores the commitment of Government of India for the development of Ladakh.
Notably, the visit assumes significance as it comes ahead of the tourist season and in the backdrop of continued talks the LEh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance over statehood and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.
This will be Amit Shah’s second visit to Ladakh as Home Minister after the Union Territory was carved out in 2019.
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