LADAKH PROTEST

Over 67% polling in Ladakh for the lone Lok Sabha seat, with 71.45% turnout in Kargil and 62.50% in Leh. Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra and Sonam Wangchuk cast their votes, emphasizing the importance of free and fair voting.

After the abrogation of Article 370, Ladakh, which shares its border with both Pakistan and China, was carved out as a Union Territory without legislature. While Leh welcomed the move initially, people in Kargil were unhappy about the split. However...

The Congress accuses the Modi government of neglecting Ladakh, alleging mistreatment and lack of representation. Jairam Ramesh highlights ongoing protests over land and water rights, criticizing the government's silence and downgrading Ladakh to a U...

The upcoming Lok Sabha election in Ladakh features a three-way battle between the BJP, Congress, and an independent candidate. BJP's Tashi Gyalson, also the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council's chief executive councillor, faces Congress' Tse...

India asserts protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir due to Islamabad's systemic plundering. Affirms Jammu and Kashmir's integral part of India amid violent protests over economic crisis in PoK. Highlights Islamabad's exploitation denying local right...

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 21-day fast in sub-zero temperatures in March this year, seeking autonomy for Ladakh. The protesters, who were inspired by actor Aamir Khan's character Rancho in Bollywood blockbuster "3 Idiots," argued that the...

BJP's Gyalson faces challenges from ABL, KDA & activist Wangchuk for Ladakh's Sixth Schedule. Protests continue till May 20 elections with Amit Shah opposing Sixth Schedule for Ladakh.

The Pashmina March was earlier scheduled on April 7, but the administration had imposed section 144 in Leh and planned to suspend mobile internet service, which led to the cancellation of the march. The phase two of the march was scheduled on April ...

Sonam Wangchuk, who along with scores of other people is on a protest in Leh for over six weeks now–demanding constitutional safeguards under sixth schedule and statehood for Ladakh– celebrated the birth anniversary of Bhim Rao Ambedkar at the prote...

Sonam Wangchuk, accused the administration of transforming Leh into a conflict zone to provoke protesters. In light of this, the proposed Pashmina March scheduled for April 7 has been called off.

Ladakh's administration imposed section 144 in Leh ahead of Sonam Wangchuk's proposed 'Pashmina March', citing concerns about peace and tranquillity. Wangchuk called the decision "unfortunate" and feared it could be a ploy to incite peaceful protest...

The Leh Apex Body withdrew Sonam Wangchuk's proposed 'Pashmina March' to avoid confrontation with law enforcement agencies after imposing section 144 in Leh on April 5. Wangchuk criticized the decision as an "overreaction" and argued it could be a p...

Renowned education reformist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, leading a hunger strike for Ladakh's statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion, appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfill promises. With his 'climate fast' in its 21st day, Wan...

Sonam Wangchuk concluded his 21-day protest fast in Leh, calling for Ladakh's statehood and sixth schedule demands. Thousands supported him, with women from diverse communities joining. The Centre, PM Modi, and HM Shah were urged to act.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk concluded his 21-day hunger strike on March 26, 2024. Wangchuk, an engineer and education reformer, began his protest on March 6, 2024, to advocate for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion into the Sixth Schedule of...

Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), a grouping of political, religious and social organisations, which had called for the protest march, announced a protest fast from March 24-27 to "convey their message to Government of India and people across the co...

The KDA has also extended support to innovator Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a fast in Leh for 12 days now, pressing for the same demands. The KDA also informed that the meeting with its counterpart Apex Body Leh will be held soon to chalk out the futur...

Wangchuk started the fast at Martyrs memorial in Leh along with several other people and addressed a gathering of scores of people there, lamenting that the BJP government hasn’t fulfilled its promises made to the people of Ladakh. He also threatene...

Prominent innovator from Ladakh Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday started a 21-day protest fast in Leh. The fast will continue in phases until the central government accepts the demands of the people of the region, including statehood and implementation o...