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Wangchuk backs electoral accountability, may skip October 2 protest

Sonam Wangchuk said people should work to make elections more accountable.

He supports a protest planned in Mumbai on October 2.

However, he said he might not attend because other people are already organizing it.

He said fair elections are important for democracy.

He also wants the government to keep its promise about special protections for Ladakh.

Wangchuk asked the government to publish a report about violence during Ladakh protests in 2025.

Four people died in that violence, according to the article.

He wants families of victims and seriously injured people to receive more help.

He also said innocent people should be protected while anyone who committed a serious crime should face the law.

Key facts

Planned protest: The Cockroach Janta Party said it would begin a protest in Mumbai on October 2.
Protest target: The protest is directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Wangchuk’s position: He supports electoral-accountability movements but may not attend the Mumbai protest.
Ladakh violence: Four people died in police firing during protests on September 24, 2025, according to the article.
Detention: Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act on September 26 and sent to Jodhpur Central Jail.
Detention revoked: The government revoked his detention on March 14, 2026, while the matter was being challenged before the Supreme Court.
Key demands: Wangchuk called for release of the judicial inquiry report, higher compensation, review of criminal cases, and criminal-justice reforms.

thestatesman.com · 2 hrs ago