Kavinder Gupta Resigns as Ladakh Lieutenant Governor After Nine Months in Office

Kavinder Gupta resigned as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh after serving about nine months since July 2025. His tenure saw rising unrest with protests led by groups like the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance demanding statehood, Sixth Schedule protections, and job reservations for locals. Gupta, a senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, stepped down amid ongoing regional demands and political speculation. His resignation coincided with West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's early departure ahead of state elections.