Over 30 protesters detained near Ladakh Bhawan as climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues hunger strike for greater Ladakh autonomy. New Delhi police detained over 30 protesters near Ladakh Bhawan.
Web Story: Sonam Wangchuk, leading 150 supporters on a 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra' from Leh for Ladakh's rights, faces unexpected detention at the capital's border.
Delhi Police detained Sonam Wangchuk and 120 supporters advocating for Ladakh's Sixth Schedule status, sparking political backlash and calls for protest.
लोकसभा चुनावों के ठीक पहले सोनम वांगचुक (Sonam Wangchuk) ने एक लंबा अनशन किया था। इसका असर लोकसभा चुनावों के नतीजों में दिखाई पड़ रहा है। लद्दाख से निर्दलीय उम्मीदवार मोहम्मद हनीफा (Mohammad Haneefa) जीत चुके हैं।
Sonam Wangchuk expressed concerns about the detrimental impact of industrialisation on Ladakh, particularly on the environment, culture, and demography of the region.
Recently, Sonam Wangchuk finished a 21-day climate fast, where he only had salt and water. He did this to support Ladakh becoming a state and being included in the Sixth Schedule. Now, the youth of the Union Territory is continuing the fast.