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Sonam Wangchuk Accuses Centre of Oppressing Ladakhis on Anniversary
Ladakh held protests and shutdowns on the first anniversary of the deaths of four civilians.
The civilians were killed by security forces during protests last year.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk strongly criticized the Indian government.
He said Ladakhis were being treated worse than Tibetans in China.
He also accused Amit Shah and Tashi Gyalson of being responsible for the situation.
Wangchuk said the protesters were unarmed and were shot in their bodies.
He claimed there was an attempt to create conflict between Buddhist and Muslim communities.
The government inquiry into the killings has not yet submitted its report.
Sonam Wangchuk said Ladakhis faced oppression worse than Tibetans under China, comparing India’s treatment of Ladakh with Beijing’s treatment of Tibet.
He accused Union home minister Amit Shah and Ladakh BJP leader Tashi Gyalson of responsibility for last year’s killings in Leh.
Wangchuk alleged that security forces indiscriminately shot unarmed protesters, killing four civilians, without proper orders.
Leh and Kargil observed shutdowns and held rallies on the first anniversary of the killings, though Wangchuk said coercion and security restrictions reduced attendance.
He said the 2025 protests were caused by the Centre’s alleged reversal of promises, including protection for Ladakhis under the Sixth Schedule.
- Who
- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakh residents, security forces, Union home minister Amit Shah, and Ladakh BJP leader Tashi Gyalson.
- What
- Ladakh observed protests and shutdowns marking the first anniversary of the deaths of four civilians, while Wangchuk accused the Centre of oppression and breaking promises.
- Where
- Leh and Kargil in Ladakh, India.
- When
- On Thursday, the first anniversary of last year’s killings; the protests were described as part of the 2025 unrest.
- Why
- Wangchuk said the protests arose from the Centre’s alleged reversal of promises to provide Ladakhis protection under the Sixth Schedule.
Key facts
- Protest occasion
- First anniversary of the deaths of four civilians in Leh
- Locations
- Leh and Kargil, Ladakh
- Main speaker
- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
- Government figures accused
- Union home minister Amit Shah and Ladakh BJP leader Tashi Gyalson
- Wangchuk’s central allegation
- He said Ladakh was facing oppression worse than Tibet under China.
- Inquiry status
- The commission investigating the killings had not submitted its report, according to Wangchuk.
- Political demand
- Protection for Ladakhis under the Sixth Schedule
Quotes
Sonam Wangchuk
Climate activist speaking at a Ladakh rally
“The bullets were not fired at their legs so that they could run away. The bullets hit their chests, their backs and their heads.”
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“And today, such oppression is being carried out against Ladakh that even China is not doing to Tibet.”
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