DCs to Conduct Draw of Lots for Reservation of Women’s Seats in LAHDCs today

Leh, November 5: The Deputy Commissioners of the respective districts in Ladakh will conduct a draw of lots on November 6, at 9:30 AM to determine the constituencies to be reserved for women in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs).

The State Election Commission, Ladakh, has authorized the Deputy Commissioner of each district to conduct the draw of lots in their respective districts. The Commission will supervise the proceedings through video conferencing.

In accordance with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Election) Rules, 2026, not less than one-third of the directly elected seats in each Council are required to be reserved for women. The constituencies will be identified through a randomised draw of lots, with provision for rotation in subsequent elections.

The proceedings will be conducted in a transparent manner and videographed for official record.

The State Election Commission has invited all political parties, their representatives and other interested persons to witness the draw of lots in their respective districts.