Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent environmental activist, has been on a hunger strike in Ladakh since March 6th, 2024
Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent environmental activist, has been on a hunger strike in Ladakh since March 6th, 2024
His demands are two-fold: greater autonomy for Ladakh through inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
His demands are two-fold: greater autonomy for Ladakh through inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
And protection of the region's fragile ecosystem from unchecked industrial development.
And protection of the region's fragile ecosystem from unchecked industrial development.
Wangchuk's 21-day hunger strike has entered its later stages, and protests are gaining momentum with the Kargil Democratic Alliance joining the movement
Wangchuk's 21-day hunger strike has entered its later stages, and protests are gaining momentum with the Kargil Democratic Alliance joining the movement
A march to the border and calls for nationwide demonstrations highlight the urgency of their demands.
A march to the border and calls for nationwide demonstrations highlight the urgency of their demands.
The ongoing protest seeks to raise awareness about Ladakh's environmental vulnerability.
The ongoing protest seeks to raise awareness about Ladakh's environmental vulnerability.
And to secure constitutional safeguards for Ladakhi culture, and pressure the Indian government to address Ladakh's specific needs.
And to secure constitutional safeguards for Ladakhi culture, and pressure the Indian government to address Ladakh's specific needs.