Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta Resigns After 9 Months Amid Statehood Protests

• LG Kavinder Gupta resigned after nine months in office, having taken oath on July 18, 2025, as Ladakh's third LG.
• His tenure coincided with rising unrest and protests by groups like Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance.
• Protesters demanded statehood, Sixth Schedule protections, and job reservations for locals.
• September 2025 saw violent clashes in Leh, where police firing killed four protesters and injured dozens.
• Gupta's resignation comes amidst ongoing debate on Ladakh's administrative future and constitutional status.