Activist Sonam Wangchuk called recent talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre a positive step but said trust remained incomplete. He cited pending protest-related cases, seizure of personal devices and unresolved institutional issues while seeking concrete action from the government
The Centre has proposed constitutional safeguards under Article 371 and a legislative body for Ladakh during talks with activists from the region. Representatives of LAB and KDA said discussions remain ongoing, with no final agreement reached yet on statehood and governance demands
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the Centre for arresting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA while India continues to play cricket against Pakistan. Thackeray urged a boycott of the Asia Cup final and called for no advertisements
Curfew persisted in Leh for a third day after violent clashes killed four and injured 90. The Home Ministry blamed Sonam Wangchuk, cancelled SECMOL’s FCRA licence, and held talks with LAB and KDA as high-powered committee talks were scheduled in Delhi.
The protests jointly organised by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) saw protestors including men and women from all walks of life, march through the city of Leh, despite the freezing temperatures that the city has been witnessing.
