Sonam Wangchuk
Uddhav Thackeray Condemns Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest: "Fighting for Rights Now Deemed Treason"
Oct 03, 2025 02:37 am CST
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP government over climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's arrest, comparing the ruling party to an "amoeba" that changes alliances at will. During his Dussehra rally address, Thackeray defended Wangchuk as a patriot who was detained after advocating for Ladakh's rights, arguing that seeking justice is increasingly being treated as treason in India. He also addressed Maharashtra politics, promised anti-corruption measures following BMC elections, and demanded assistance for flood-affected farmers.
Ladakh Statehood Crisis: Government Releases 26 Protesters as Goodwill Gesture Amid Ongoing Tensions
Oct 02, 2025 03:45 pm CST
The Indian government has released 26 protesters detained during recent Ladakh violence as a conciliatory gesture, while regional leaders continue to demand statehood, constitutional safeguards, and the release of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk. The goodwill move comes amid tensions following violent protests that resulted in four deaths and deepening political discord over Ladakh's union territory status established in 2019.
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.
Ladakh Administration Defends Action Against Sonam Wangchuk: Claims Based on Credible Evidence, Not Victimization
Oct 01, 2025 03:13 am CST
The Ladakh administration has officially responded to allegations regarding actions taken against activist Sonam Wangchuk, stating they are based on substantial evidence rather than persecution. Officials cite ongoing investigations into financial irregularities at HIAL, unauthorized degree issuance, and alleged inflammatory statements. Despite government willingness for dialogue, authorities claim Wangchuk's continued hunger strike appears politically motivated.
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.
Pakistan Connection Emerges in Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest: Security Concerns and Protest Aftermath
Sep 27, 2025 06:54 pm CST
Ladakh police reveal Pakistan connections in the investigation of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who faces National Security Act charges following violent protests that left four dead. Officials claim evidence of Pakistani contacts and foreign visits, while imposing curfew in Leh and investigating alleged foreign funding violations.
Ladakh Under Curfew for Fourth Day Following Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk's NSA Detention
Sep 27, 2025 05:21 pm CST
Tensions remain high in Ladakh as curfew continues for the fourth day following climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act. Security forces have intensified patrols after violence that claimed four lives, with authorities citing Wangchuk's "provocative speeches" referencing the Nepal agitation and Arab Spring as catalysts for the unrest. Over 50 individuals have been detained as officials work to restore order in the region.
Inside Jodhpur Jail: Sonam Wangchuk's Detention and the Growing Protest Movement for Ladakh Statehood
Sep 27, 2025 04:13 pm CST
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk has been transferred to the high-security Jodhpur jail under the National Security Act following recent protests. This historic prison, known for housing high-profile inmates, becomes the center of controversy as supporters protest his detention and the government revokes his organization's foreign funding permissions amidst growing tensions over Ladakh's constitutional status.
Former BJP MP Demands Judicial Investigation Into Deadly Ladakh Protests
Sep 27, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Former BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has called for an impartial judicial probe into the killing of four protesters in Ladakh during security forces' firing. The incident occurred when demonstrations demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards turned violent, with authorities later arresting activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. Namgyal's letter to the Lieutenant Governor emphasizes that security forces could have handled the situation with greater patience.