Sonam Wangchuk

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Detaining Activists: When the Battle for Nature Meets Delhi's Highways!

climate activism - Delhi Police - Gandhi Jayanti - Ladakh - opposition leaders - Sixth Schedule - Sonam Wangchuk

Why Sonam Wangchuk's march for Ladakh autonomy turned into a police drama!

In a dramatic turn of events, renowned Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with 150 others, found himself detained by Delhi Police while attempting a peaceful march advocating for environmental protection and greater administrative autonomy for Ladakh. The protest, which aimed to highlight ecological threats and the ongoing concerns of Chinese incursions in the region, has sparked fierce criticism from opposition leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge and Arvind Kejriwal. They are calling the government’s actions 'cowardly' and 'undemocratic,' emphasizing the importance of allowing voices that stand up for their rights to be heard.

Wangchuk, an influential figure known for his commitment to sustainable development and educational reforms, was leading a foot march from Leh to Delhi to demand constitutional protections for Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule. This would ensure the unique traditions and environment of the region receive adequate safeguarding against exploitation. However, the police intervention has turned what was meant to be a peaceful advocacy effort into a controversial issue, provoking public outcry and legal challenges, including a public interest litigation filed in the Delhi High Court.

The protests have fueled tensions in the capital, drawing attention to the plight of Ladakhis who feel that their demands for autonomy and preservation of their culture are being overlooked. Even Delhi Chief Minister Atishi faced barriers when she tried to meet the detained protesters at the police station, expressing frustration over what she described as a lack of transparency and communication from the ruling party. "It’s unacceptable that elderly individuals standing up for the future of their homeland are unjustly detained," commented Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, echoing the sentiments of many opposition allies.

As the dust settles, the future remains uncertain for the protestors and for Sonam Wangchuk, whose innovative approaches towards education and environmental issues have inspired many in Ladakh and beyond. Interestingly, did you know that Wangchuk’s educational initiatives have bridged modern technology with traditional practices, creating sustainable models not just in Ladakh, but across similar tough terrains? As he continues to advocate for his community's rights, his vision for Ladakh remains rooted in the belief that the unique voices of its people must not only be heard but also respected.

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'Cowardly', 'undemocratic': Oppn leaders slam detention of Sonam ... (Times of India)

India News: Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Arvind Kejriwal, criticize the BJP for detaining environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk and 150 ...

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Why Sonam Wangchuk and protestors from Ladakh are marching ... (The Indian Express)

Many from Ladakh have demanded administrative autonomy for the UT in recent years, citing ecological threats to the region, Chinese incursions on the border ...

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Explained: Why is Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk protesting in ... (Hindustan Times)

Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained by the Delhi Police, along with dozens of other activists, while attempting to march into the capital.

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PIL in Delhi High Court against detention of climate activist Sonam ... (The Hindu)

A PIL was filed in the Delhi High Court against the detention of Sonam Wangchuk and several others. They were detained at the Delhi border while marching to ...

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Detained at the Delhi Border: Sonam Wangchuk and the Padyatra ... (The Mooknayak)

Wangchuk, who has been at the forefront of advocating for constitutional protections for Ladakh's unique environment and tribal identity, ...

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Was not allowed to meet Sonam Wangchuk: Delhi CM Atishi - The ... (Economic Times)

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi who went to meet the detained protesters of Ladakh at Bawana police station on Tuesday complained that she was not allowed to ...

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Why climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a foot march from Leh to ... (Business Standard)

The group, hailing from Ladakh, was on a mission to demand constitutional safeguards for the region under the Sixth Schedule, which would grant Ladakh autonomy ...

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अंदर से डरे होते हैं ऐसे लोग... सोनम वांगचुक को डिटेन किए जाने पर भड़के ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

Akhilesh Yadav On BJP: अखिलेश यादव ने एक बार फिर भाजपा पर निशाना साधा है। उन्होंने शांति से डरने वालों को अंदर से डरा होने की बात कही है।

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Sonam Wangchuk से नहीं मिल पायीं दिल्‍ली की CM आतिशी, नाराज होकर ... (SWADESH)

Delhi News: आज दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री आतिशी को हिरासत में लिए गए लद्दाख कार्यकर्ता Sonam Wangchuk से मिलने से रोक दिया गया।

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Sonam Wangchuk: दिल्ली की CM आतिशी को सोनम वांगचुक से मिलने से ... (ABP News)

Sonam Wangchuk Detained: दिल्ली की सीएम आतिशी ने आरोप लगाया कि बीजेपी की तानाशाह सरकार उन्हें सोनम वांगचुक से मिलने नहीं दे रही है.

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Protests in Ladakh over detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk by ... (Hindustan Times)

An engineer and education reformer from Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk is known for his innovative strategies in education and sustainable development.

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Unacceptable: Rahul Gandhi, Opposition condemn Sonam ... (India Today)

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi asked why elderly people standing up for the future of Ladakh were being detained by the police at the Delhi border.

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Sonam Wangchuk: लद्दाख के सांसद समेत 67 लोगों को किया गया डिटेन ... (अमर उजाला)

Sonam Wangchuk: लद्दाख के सांसद समेत 67 लोगों को किया गया डिटेन, ...

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Sonam Wangchuk: सोनम वांगचुक के दिल्ली आने से किसे है परेशानी ... (अमर उजाला)

सोनम वांगचुक और उनके साथी लंबे समय से लद्दाख को अलग राज्य का दर्जा दिए जाने की मांग करते रहे हैं। वे लेह और कारगिल को अलग ...

हिरासत में लेने पर सोनम वांगचुक पहुंचे हाईकोर्ट, जानिए क्यों लद्दाख से ... (दैनिक जागरण)

Sonam Wangchuk Detention पर्यावरण कार्यकर्ता सोनम वांगचुक और उनके साथियों को दिल्ली पुलिस ने हिरासत में लिया है। वांगचुक लद्दाख को पूर्ण ...

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Sonam Wangchuk & 170 others detained, go on fast (Times of India)

India News: Sonam Wangchuk, along with 173 others advocating for Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, was detained by Delhi Police at the Singhu border ...

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Sonam Wangchuk Again Detained: रिहाई के बाद फिर से हिरासत में लिए ... (दैनिक जागरण)

Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk जलवायु कार्यकर्ता सोनम वांगचुक और 150 लद्दाखियों को मंगलवार देर रात दिल्ली पुलिस ने रिहा किया लेकिन फिर से ...

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Sonam Wangchuk detained again after release, indefinite fast ... (The Hindu)

Detained Ladakhis on 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra' continue fast, protesting against illegal detention on Gandhi Jayanti.

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Sonam Wangchuk: पर्यावरण कार्यकर्ता सोनम वांगचुक की गिरफ्तारी का ... (अमर उजाला)

सिमला कलेक्टिव ने पर्यावरण कार्यकर्ता सोनम वांगचुक और उनके समर्थकों ...

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Sonam Wangchuk: सोनम वांगचुक को फिर से हिरासत में लिया गया ... (Dainiktribune)

Sonam Wangchuk: सोनम वांगचुक 'दिल्ली चलो पदयात्रा' का नेतृत्व कर रहे थे। यह यात्रा एक महीने पहले लेह से शुरू हुई थी।

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दिल्ली पुलिस ने सोनम वांगचुक को रिहा करने के बाद फिर हिरासत में लिया ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

पर्यावरण कार्यकर्ता सोनम वांगचुक और लद्दाख के 150 नागरिकों को मंगलवार देर रात दिल्ली पुलिस द्वारा रिहा किए जाने के बाद उन्हें फिर से ...

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk, Others Detained (Kashmir Reader)

New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and several others who were detained at the Delhi border while marching to the capital to demand Sixth Schedule ...

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Sonam Wangchuk's detention: A Heavy-Handed Response to ... (Frontline)

Delhi Police preventing the peaceful protesters led by Wangchuk from advancing into the national capital on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti comes as a stark ...

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Delhi में Sonam Wangchuk को हिरासत में लेने पर आक्रोशित हुए समर्थक ... (Patrika News)

Sonam Wangchuk: सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता सोनम वांगचुक कोDelhi Police द्वारा हिरासत में लेने पर Ladakh में तनाव पैदा हो गया है।

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सोनम वांगचुक रिहाई के बाद फिर पुलिस हिरासत में: पुलिस स्टेशन में अनशन ... (दैनिक भास्कर)

लद्दाख के सोशल एक्टिविस्ट सोनम वांगचुक और 150 अन्य प्रदर्शनकारियों को मंगलवार देर रात दिल्ली पुलिस ने एक बार फिर से हिरासत में ले ...

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