Also, what does not escape the radar of public gaze is that there is a significant democratic deficit in Ladakh. The activist Sonam Wangchuk laments Ladakh’s power structure, arguing locals are sidelined while appointed officials call the shots, leaving democracy in the lurch. In other words, it is seeking security within India’s constitutional framework—security for its land, its culture, and its democratic voice. The people of Ladakh are appealing to the spirit of the Constitution—invoking federal justice, cultural dignity, and democratic participation. of Political Sc, Ramananda College, Bishnupur, Bankura; Dr. Gouri Sankar Nag, Prof. & Head, Dept.