Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike in Ladakh
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, started a hunger strike in Ladakh to demand that the area becomes a state.
The timing of the hunger strike coincides with the elections for the local council.
Wangchuk is also making claims about the BJP's actions.
His institute had land allotments canceled due to lease violations and unpaid dues.
Wangchuk previously traveled to Pakistan and is allegedly receiving support from that country.
The strike aims to put pressure on the government regarding Ladakh's statehood.
If the Centre resumes result-oriented talks, the strike will be called off.
The activist plans a five-week hunger strike, followed by a six-week hunger strike if his demands are not met.
Sonam Wangchuk initiated a hunger strike to demand Statehood for Ladakh.
The hunger strike began on September 10th.
The timing of the strike coincides with elections for the LAHDC-L.
Wangchuk is accused of lease violations and unpaid dues.
Wangchuk claims the BJP opposes Hindu bhajans.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Launched a hunger strike and made claims about the BJP opposing Hindu bhajans
- When
- Started on September 10th
- Where
- Ladakh
- Why
- Demanding Statehood of Ladakh and potentially diverting attention from lease violation allegations.
- Event
- Hunger strike demanding Statehood of Ladakh
- Initiator
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Location
- Ladakh
- Start Date
- September 10th
- Allegations
- Lease violations and unpaid dues
- Council Elections
- Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC-L)