A press briefing was held on April 20 in response to the ongoing protest by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), particularly wheelchair users, who have been raising concerns over inaccessibility, lack of representation, and the need for job reservations.

The briefing was addressed by Deputy Chairman Tsering Angchuk; Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve; and SSP Leh Shruti Arora. Also present were LBA Youth Wing President Jigmet Raftan, PAGIR President Tsewang Dorjey, and PAGIR member Padma Stanzin.
The protestors have been advocating for a disability-inclusive policy, representation in governance, job reservations for wheelchair users, and improved accessibility in public spaces and government buildings.

During the briefing, the Deputy Chairman assured that a meeting will be convened within a week to deliberate on the issues raised. He stated that all executive members and concerned officers would be invited, and district-level initiatives would be explored to address the demands.

DC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, stated that the administration will coordinate with the ARTO and the transport department to resolve pending license-related matters promptly. He emphasized that making government buildings and public spaces accessible will be a priority, and that upcoming projects will be planned with inclusivity in mind. He also mentioned that retrofitting existing structures would be considered.

At the conclusion of the briefing, the Deputy Chairman, DC, and SSP offered juice to the protestors, who ended their hunger strike following the assurances given by the officials.