Just a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to  Kashmir, Leh observed a complete shut down followed by a rally and fast launched by educationists and social reformer Sonam Wangchuk as talks with Union Home Ministry by Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance did not make any headway. These two organizations are  demanding, statehood to Ladakh, implementation of 6th Schedule, separate Public Service Commission and  one more Parliamentary seat for Ladakh. However, the bone of contention is the first two demands as the BJP-led Central Government is purportedly against granting statehood and 6th Schedule to Ladakh, which may pose threat to the region bordering hostile China and Pakistan.