New Delhi: The next round of discussions between the Home Ministry and representatives of Ladakh on security measures for the region will resume on May 22 – as Ladakh LG VK Saxena announced in a post on X Sunday – and ways to strengthen elected local bodies with legislative powers and provide more protection to the Ladakhi people in matters related to land, culture and employment may be considered.The talks – resumed after nearly three months – came in the wake of the worker’s expulsion Sonam WangchukThe detention under NSA was seen by experts as a cordial move by the Center to earn the trust of Ladakhi groups. While releasing Wangchuk, the Home Ministry had cited its commitment to “promote an environment of peace, stability and mutual trust in Ladakh to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue with stakeholders”.In early February, the ministry had heard the demands of Ladakh bodies apex body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance. Ladakhi leaders were asked to come back with a revised proposal. Ministry sources said they expected to hear a reply on this in the May 22 meeting.