‘In recorded history, Ladakh was never a part of China’: Ladakh leaders reject China’s recent statement

Leh Apex Body (LAB) co-chairman Chering Dorjay Lakrook. File | Photo Credit: ladakhbuddhistassociation.org

Leh Apex Body (LAB) co-chairman Chering Dorjay Lakrook on Thursday (October 15, 2026) “strongly condemned” the recent statement of China on Ladakh and pledged to see China-occupied Aksai Chin as part of India.

“We strongly condemn and reject China’s statement on Western Ladakh. China should be careful with their remarks. Never in recorded history, Ladakh was a part of China. We appeal to the Government of India to condemn it in strongest terms,” said Mr. Lakrook, who also heads the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA).