New Delhi: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday threw its weight behind the Leh Apex Body’s decision to suspend talks with the Centre, declaring they will not return to the negotiating table until climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others are released and a judicial inquiry into last week’s police firing in Leh is ordered. The KDA, a key body representing leaders from Kargil, joined its counterpart in Leh — Leh Apex Body (LAB), in escalating the standoff with the Centre over the demand for statehood to the Union Territory of Ladakh. The KDA’s announcement follows LAB’s move on Monday to suspend the dialogue process. Talking to reporters here, KDA co-chairman Asgar Ali Karbalai said the alliance is “constantly in touch” with LAB. “We will not participate in the talks with the Ce

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