Could be a step towards asking for statehood, say politicians and experts.

In a meeting with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah President of BJP in Ladakh region, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, called for an amendment in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Act.

Move comes ahead of talks with Union home ministry about status of Ladakh region.

Anurag Thakur reached Leh on Wednesday morning to formally launch the party's poll campaign for the LAHDC, Leh which is going to polls on October 22.