Associated News Bureau

Ladakh Administration Notifies Election Schedule for LAHDC General Elections 2026

Leh, November 10: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has formally notified the publication of the schedule for the forthcoming General Elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs). According to Government Order No. 551-LA(GAD) of 2026, dated November 10, issued by the General Administration Department, the election schedule notification has been published in the Ladakh Gazette Extraordinary for information of the general public. The order, issued under the authority of the UT Administration of Ladakh, states that the notification concerning the forthcoming LAHDC General Elections is being made public for widespread dissemination across the Union Territory. The order has been issued by Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department, Rudra Goud P.T., IAS. The notification has been circulated to all Administrative Secretaries, the Director General of Police, Divisional Commissioner, Chief Electoral Officer, Deputy Commissioners and other concerned authorities. The Department of Information and Public Relations has also been directed to ensure its wide dissemination through various media platforms. The Chief Electoral Officer and other concerned officials have been included among the recipients for necessary information and action. The Gazette notification establishes the official publication of the election schedule. However, the specific polling dates and other election-related timelines are not detailed in the three-page Gazette document. ANB