Ready to meet govt on Dec 3, good things will come out: Sonam Wangchuk mellows down

NEW DELHI – At a time when there is de-escalation between China and India over the Ladakh border dispute following talks between Xi Jinping and PM…

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Sonam Wangchuk leads ‘Delhi Chalo’ march demanding Ladakh’s constitutional rights

Their demands include statehood for Ladakh, an extension of the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule to the region, an early recruitment process with the establishment of a Public Service Commission for Ladakh, and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts.

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Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike for Ladakh continues

Wangchuk’s protest underscores the need for statehood and the implementation of the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution in Ladakh. The Sixth Schedule provides autonomy and protection for tribal areas, which Wangchuk and supporters believe is crucial for preserving Ladakh’s unique cultural and ecological identity.

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