Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, saying unfulfilled promises and stalled talks forced him to resume protests. He urged the Centre to revive dialogue on Ladakh's constitutional safeguards while appealing for peaceful, democratic engagement
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
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to October 15 the hearing on a plea by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, challenging his detention under the National Security Act and seeking his immediate release, citing paucity of time.
A dual status as a Union Territory and strategic frontier will empower Ladakhis to manage local affairs while ensuring national control over sensitive sectors
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh reformer Sonam Wangchuk, alleged he is being falsely projected as “anti-national” under a political witch-hunt. She questioned his NSA detention, defended his institutes, and said the campaign aims to weaken the Sixth Schedule movement
Congress condemned the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA, saying detaining him will not restore peace in Ladakh. Wangchuk, a key voice in the statehood and Sixth Schedule agitation, has mobilised youth and carried out peaceful protests
