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Sonam Wangchuk Threatens Ladakh Protest March Over Statehood Demands
Sonam Wangchuk wants Ladakh to receive full statehood and stronger protections for its people.
He has threatened to lead a six-day march from September 19 to 24.
The march will happen if the government does not respond to Ladakhis’ demands within a week.
Wangchuk also wants major decisions about land and local government to wait until Ladakh has an elected democratic system.
He said decisions should be made with the people of Ladakh.
The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance were unhappy after talks with government officials.
The Cockroach Janta Party said it supports the cause.
The planned march’s route has not been announced.
Sonam Wangchuk threatened a six-day protest march in Ladakh from September 19 to 24.
He said the march would proceed unless the government assures Ladakhis about their demands within a week.
The demands include full statehood and extending the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh.
Wangchuk also sought a pause on major land-allocation and local-governance decisions until an elected democratic framework is established.
The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance criticized the government for not producing a draft on a proposed elected body for Ladakh.
- Who
- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, supported by the Cockroach Janta Party, the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance.
- What
- A threatened six-day protest march demanding full statehood, Sixth Schedule protections and safeguards for Ladakh’s governance and land.
- Where
- Ladakh; Wangchuk announced the plan from Delhi, and the march route has not been released.
- When
- The proposed march is scheduled for September 19 to 24, if the government does not respond within a week.
- Why
- Wangchuk says Ladakhis need democratic control over major decisions and protection from changes affecting land and local governance.
Key facts
- Proposed dates
- September 19 to 24
- March duration
- Six days
- Main demand
- Full statehood for Ladakh
- Additional demand
- Extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh
- Government deadline
- An assurance within one week
- Unreleased detail
- The protest route
- Recent talks
- The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance met Union home ministry officials
Quotes
Sonam Wangchuk
Climate activist and advocate for Ladakh’s statehood
“We had expected only a small and reasonable assurance from the government, that until a democratic framework is established in Ladakh, the UT administration should not take any major decisions that could change the character of Ladakh”
telegraphindia.com
“Otherwise, we will turn it into a major protest on behalf of the people of India, demanding justice for Ladakh”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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