July 18, 2025: Kavinder Gupta says that Ladakh has been discriminated against a lot. He also says that he wants to make Ladakh one of the best states for tourism. Kavinder Gupta, who took the oath of office as the lieutenant governor of Ladakh on Friday, gave the people of the Union Territory the assurance that the work for the state's development would be done together and that it would be one of the top states for tourism. Gupta stated to the media, "We will work together for the development of Ladakh." Ladakh has been the target of numerous forms of discrimination. We want Ladakh to reach a point where it is ranked among the best states for tourism. After being appointed LG on July 17, Gupta promised to try to meet the expectations of the Centre and expressed his gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and BJP employees. Workers from the BJP presented him with gifts on Wednesday in Jammu. Gupta, a former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister, stated, "I thank the President, PM Modi, and party workers who made all this possible and supported me throughout." I will try to meet the high expectations of the national leadership. On July 14, President Droupadi Murmu appointed Gupta as the lieutenant governor of Ladakh after accepting the resignation of Brig (Dr.) BD Mishra (retd). Gupta has been involved in politics for a long time and has always supported the BJP. He served as J&K Assembly Speaker and Deputy Chief Minister. The senior BJP leader, who is 66 years old and comes from the Janipur area of Jammu city, has also held the position of Jammu Mayor for a record three consecutive terms, from 2005 to 2010. In addition, he headed the J&K unit of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) for two consecutive terms from 1993 to 1998 and served as general secretary of the BJP's state unit. Mohammad Haneefa, a member of Ladakh's parliament, stated that the new L-G is familiar with Ladakh's culture and environment. We anticipate that he will advance our region. I believe that the new L-G, who comes from a political background, will also take measures for the benefit of locals. The former L-G was friendly to people. Gupta understands the concept of a democratic system. We believe he will pay attention, comprehend, and act in the UT's best interest. Kavinder Gupta will take over as the L-G of Ladakh after Brigadier BD Mishra (retd) took over on February 19, 2023. After the former state of Jammu and Kashmir was divided into two UTs in 2019, Mishra took over as L-G of Ladakh from RK Mathur. Kavinder Gupta, the former Deputy Chief Minister of J&K, who took the oath of office as the new Lieutenant Governor of the UT on Friday, promised inclusive development for all regions and communities, pointing to the discrimination against Ladakh in the past. At a lively event at the L-G Secretariat that was attended by people from all walks of life, the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Arun Palli, administered the oath to him. In the presence of his family, the L-G took the oath. The appointment letter from President Droupadi Murmu to Gupta was read out by Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal. "We will take Ladakh to that level where it will be recognized as the world’s premier tourist destination and people from across the globe will come here," the newly sworn-in L-G stated in an interview with the media. Gupta stated, "There is a lot to be done in the region," highlighting the discrimination Ladakh has endured in the past. There is no denying that the University of Texas has experienced discrimination in the past. We will work to rebuild the region and rise above communal, caste, and party politics. The Ladakh Police presented Kavinder Gupta with a guard of honor after he took the oath. Gupta has been involved in politics for a long time and has always supported the BJP. He served as J&K Assembly Speaker and Deputy Chief Minister. The senior BJP leader, who is 66 years old and comes from the Janipur area of Jammu city, has also held the position of Jammu Mayor for a record three consecutive terms, from 2005 to 2010. In addition, he headed the J&K unit of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) for two consecutive terms from 1993 to 1998 and served as general secretary of the BJP's state unit. Mohammad Haneefa, a member of Ladakh's parliament, stated that the new L-G is familiar with Ladakh's culture and environment. We anticipate that he will advance our region. I believe that the new L-G, who comes from a political background, will also take measures for the benefit of locals. The former L-G was friendly to people. Gupta understands the concept of a democratic system. We believe he will pay attention, comprehend, and act in the UT's best interest.