By Majid Nabi
Srinagar- The Ladakh Travel Trade Alliance (LTTA), an umbrella body of several trade unions in Ladakh, together with religious and political organizations, resolved on Monday to begin a non-cooperation movement after July 15 against outside business tycoons, intending to establish business in the Union Territory.
The LTTA further cautioned what was termed ‘outsiders’ to cease funding projects in Ladakh after July 15 as no partnerships or construction will be allowed after the stipulated time.
Addressing a press conference, LTTA president said ninety percent of people in Ladakh depend on the tourism industry and that no outsider, be it anyone will be allowed to set up business in the federally governed territory.
“We held several press conferences earlier, while our religious bodies set a two month deadline for the outsiders to cease funding projects in Ladakh. Those who have leased out their properties or intend to run any sort of business in partnership will not be allowed to ruin our only source of income,” he said.
LTTA president also said that a non-cooperation movement will be launched after July 15 and all those intending to set businesses in Ladakh will be opposed tooth and nail.
“We have luxurious hotels in Ladakh with all modern facilities, so why do we allow outsiders to invest in our territory? It’s not local vs nonlocal but we cannot allow anyone to snatch our bread and butter. Tourism is the only source of income for the whole of Ladakh,” he claimed.
He also said that three local youth, who were running Indus River Camp in collaboration with an NRI, broke their partnership with him in view of the impending dangers.
“Not only these three, but several others broke their partnership with outsiders and we welcome them for realizing the situation,” he added.
LTTA also warned a prominent hotelier Kapil Chopra to stop construction of Post Card in Ladakh, saying only locals of Ladakh will be allowed to establish business in the UT.
“Kapil Chopra is a big name in the hotel industry having hotels in four major international cities, but we would like to warn him to stop construction forthwith. We would also like to warn all those having leased out their land to Chopra or intend to be his partners to cease their plans as LTTA will not allow any construction in Ladakh,” he said.
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