Overview
- The Home Affairs Ministry scheduled the High-Powered Committee meeting for February 4 at 4:00 pm at Kartavya Bhawan-3 in New Delhi, chaired by Minister of State Nityanand Rai.
- It will be the first full HPC sitting since the September 24 violence that left four civilians dead and about 90 injured, after which formal talks were halted.
- The meeting notice was issued by Deputy Secretary Ruchika Katyal, confirming the time and venue in an official communication.
- Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance continue to press for statehood, Sixth Schedule protections, stronger LAHDC powers, job safeguards, and two Lok Sabha seats.
- The government previously announced domicile and reservation rules on June 3, 2025, while Ladakh leaders also seek the release of detainees including Sonam Wangchuck, who is held under the National Security Act.