Sajjad Kargili

Sajjad Kargili is a prominent member of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), an organization advocating for the rights and demands of the people of Ladakh. Recently, he has been in the news for calling for the unconditional release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act amid escalating tensions and violent protests in the region. Kargili emphasized the KDA's firm stance on demanding statehood and constitutional protections for Ladakh, highlighting the urgency of addressing the prevailing atmosphere of fear and unrest following the protests that resulted in multiple fatalities.