Sonam Wangchuk

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 Narendra Modi on the sidelines of BRICS, a mellowed celebrated protestor Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday indicated he’s eagerly waiting for talks with Centre on December 3 in “good faith”.   […]

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.

Wangchuk, a prominent LAC member representing diverse social, religious, and political groups, stressed the importance of Gandhian principles in preserving Ladakh's ecological balance and cultural identity.

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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.

Villagers of Phyang demand the cancellation of 1200 kanals of land allotted to Wangchuk. They also claim his projects harm the environment