climate change activism
Sonam Wangchuk's Detention: Wife Refutes Government Allegations and Reveals Years of Harassment Following Ladakh Statehood Advocacy
Sep 29, 2025 09:13 am CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained activist Sonam Wangchuk, denies all allegations made against her husband by the government. She reveals systematic harassment since he began advocating for Ladakh's statehood and Sixth Schedule status, including Intelligence Bureau threats and FCRA license revocation. Angmo clarifies misconceptions about Wangchuk's international climate change work and denies his involvement in inciting violence during recent protests that led to his arrest under the National Security Act.
From Innovator to Activist: Sonam Wangchuk's Journey from '3 Idiots' Inspiration to Ladakh Protest Leader
Sep 25, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Sonam Wangchuk, the innovative educator who inspired Aamir Khan's character in '3 Idiots' and won the Ramon Magsaysay Award, now faces government scrutiny for his role in Ladakh protests. This article explores his remarkable journey from educational reformer to environmental activist, the foundation of SECMOL, his pioneering Ice Stupa project, and his current campaign for Ladakh's constitutional safeguards amidst escalating tensions with authorities.