Sixth Schedule
Ladakh's Democratic Crisis: Hill Council Term Ends Without Election Plans
Oct 31, 2025 08:20 pm CST
The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council's term has ended without scheduled elections, eliminating the region's last democratic institution as locals continue fighting for statehood and constitutional protections. Since becoming a Union Territory in 2019, Ladakh has experienced diminishing local governance powers, with recent protests turning violent after the BJP allegedly abandoned promises to implement the Sixth Schedule.
Sonam Wangchuk's Detention: Wife Claims Government Feared His Influence in Ladakh Statehood Talks
Oct 29, 2025 11:18 pm CST
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, claims her husband was arrested under the National Security Act because the government feared his uncompromising stance during Ladakh statehood negotiations. She alleges that evidence against him was misquoted and taken out of context, as the Supreme Court seeks responses from authorities within 10 days.
Sonam Wangchuk Appeals for Peaceful Protest While Detained Under National Security Act in Ladakh Statehood Movement
Oct 05, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act following violent protests in Ladakh, has issued a statement advocating for peace and Gandhian non-violence while maintaining his support for Ladakh's statehood demands and constitutional protections. His wife has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging his detention as the movement for Ladakh's autonomy continues.
Leh Markets Reopen as Curfew Eases Following Deadly Protests for Ladakh Statehood
Oct 02, 2025 04:24 pm CST
Shops and markets in Leh City have reopened as authorities relaxed curfew restrictions following deadly clashes between protestors and police. The violence stemmed from demonstrations demanding statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule. Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has expressed optimism about resolution through dialogue while outlining efforts for job creation and economic development in the region.
Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Pleads With President and PM Modi for Husband's Release From NSA Detention
Oct 02, 2025 12:44 am CST
Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has written to India's highest authorities seeking her husband's release from NSA detention in Jodhpur. After a month without contact, she questions the legality of his confinement following Ladakh protests and demands her rights as a spouse to communicate with him.
Omar Abdullah Criticizes Central Government for Breaking Statehood Promises to J&K and Ladakh
Sep 29, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the central government of failing to honor its commitments on restoring statehood to both J&K and Ladakh, deepening public mistrust despite high electoral participation. Speaking at journalist Harinder Baweja's book launch, Abdullah highlighted the government's unfulfilled three-stage roadmap and questioned why statehood restoration appears contingent on cross-border events rather than democratic principles.
Ladakh Activists Demand Sonam Wangchuk's Release After Climate Conference Controversy
Sep 29, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Activists from Ladakh are demanding the immediate release of environmental leader Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act following his attendance at a UN climate conference in Pakistan. The Kargil Democratic Alliance questions the government's contradictory stance on Pakistan relations while reiterating demands for Ladakh's statehood and constitutional protections under the Sixth Schedule.
Ladakh Protests Turn Deadly: Leaders Demand Judicial Probe After Police Firing Claims Four Lives
Sep 27, 2025 01:58 am CST
Tensions escalate in Ladakh as four protesters were killed in police firing during statehood demonstrations, prompting local leaders to demand a judicial investigation. The violence erupted during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body, with protesters setting fire to government buildings as activist Sonam Wangchuk remains detained under the National Security Act. Officials and community representatives clash over responsibility, with locals rejecting claims of outside interference and calling for accountability.
'Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Remarks Provoked Mob': Centre On Ladakh Violence
Sep 25, 2025 01:13 am CST
The government blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk for clashes in Ladakh today that killed four and injured many others.
Ladakh's Big Statehood Movement. What Is It, What Do Protesters Want?
Sep 24, 2025 11:28 pm CST
In August 2019 the government passed a law stripping Jammu and Kashmir of special status under Article 370. J&K was split into two union territories, one of which was Ladakh that is today fighting for separate statehood.