Sonam Wangchuk to Lead 20-km Symbolic March in Leh
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will lead a 20-km symbolic march in Leh on September 23, 2026, to advocate for Ladakh's statehood and tribal status. The march was originally planned as a longer event but was shortened due to inclement weather and the current political climate. This follows the first anniversary of the 2025 Leh protests, which resulted in the deaths of four civilians and widespread property damage. Wangchuk was previously detained for 170 days under the National Security Act following those protests. Civil society groups in Ladakh continue to demand a greater role in local land and infrastructure governance.
Why it matters
The march underscores the ongoing tension between Ladakh's civil society and the central government regarding the region's political status and constitutional protections.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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