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Sonam Wangchuk said holding the elections during winter was "unacceptable", as a significant section of Ladakh's population would be away from the region.

The police said that the activist had been ‘advised to stay’ at home as per a prohibitory order issued by the Ladakh authorities in run-up to the local polls.

Sonam Wangchuk and other local leaders have opposed the timing of the polls, arguing that winter conditions and seasonal migration will disenfranchise many vote…