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Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Challenges NSA Detention in Supreme Court: Legal Battle for Justice
Oct 03, 2025 01:28 pm CST
Gitanjali J Angmo has filed a habeas corpus petition with India's Supreme Court challenging her husband Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act. The climate activist was arrested on September 26 following protests in Ladakh, with his wife claiming no information about his health condition or detention grounds for over a week, while rejecting allegations of his contact with Pakistani intelligence.
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.