"Chhering Dorjay, candidate of Bharatiya Janta Party filed his nomination paper from 48-Leh Assembly Constituency today in the office of the Returning Officer Leh," an official spokesman said here.
Dorjay was accompanied by Member of Parliament Ladakh, Thupstan Chewang, and other party members.
The notification for the seat was issued on October 28 and the last day for filing of nominations is November 5.
Leh goes to polls along with 14 other constituencies in the state on November 25.