"I Will Continue My Fast": Sonam Wangchuk After Government Meets Protesters
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has announced he will persist with his hunger strike despite a recent meeting between government representatives and Ladakh protesters. Wangchuk communicated his decision through a handwritten message shared by his wife as demonstrations for regional autonomy continue
Education reformer and activist Sonam Wangchuk has confirmed he will continue his fast following a meeting between government officials and protest leaders. The decision comes amidst ongoing demands for constitutional safeguards and statehood for the Ladakh region.
Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, shared a handwritten note from the activist on social media platforms. In the message, Wangchuk expressed his determination to prolong the strike to highlight the environmental and political concerns of the local population.
The message also extended solidarity to fellow protesters mobilised under various banners, including groups like the Cockroach Janta Party. Despite the recent dialogue with authorities, the core demands regarding the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution remain a point of contention. Source: Various News Outlets.
