Political leaders removed from LABDorjay said the Ladakhi delegation will be headed by veteran leader and two-time Member of Parliament, Thupstan Chhewang, along with other non-political members. Just four days ago, the LAB removed political party leaders from its delegation set to negotiate with the Centre. Chhewang, who had resigned from LAB after the May talks, has now agreed to return as its head to lead the upcoming dialogue. It was widely perceived that some political leaders had exercised undue influence over LAB, hampering meaningful negotiations for apparent political gains. Meanwhile, LAB has decided to drop senior political leaders, including former minister and Congress leader Nawang Rigzin Jora, from its delegation.