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Not sure how many of you have heard about this. People in Ladakh are angry and agitated about the false promises of the modi govt. 

Sonam Wangchuk has been

Not sure how many of you have heard about this. People in Ladakh are angry and agitated about the false promises of the modi govt. 

Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike to bring the govt’s attention. 

Get more information here https://youtu.be/XYn7ALF_QOI?si=ko0jjPI29-gLlCS_

All is not well in Ladakh

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Since no major media houses from any side of political spectrum are giving it appropriate attention that it deserves, I'm trying to share my understanding with the hope that more people look into it.

Sonam Wangchuk's fast unto death has crossed the 20 day mark. It deserves your attention to be looked into and analysed before dismissing it or backing it.

Please do your own research after this as my understanding can be an leaky abstraction ie. something that doesn't capture all nuances.

What are the major demands of Sonam Wangchuk and the Ladakh protests?

1. Statehood and Sixth Schedule implementation: 
Ladakh is currently a union territory. He is calling for Ladakh to be recognized as a state and for the implementation of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. This provision will provide autonomy and restrict the land rights of tribal areas to the local natives.

2. Two seats instead of one seat in the Parliament: Wangchuk is advocating for separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts instead of one seat for both - with the goal to ensure that both the regions within Ladakh are adequately represented.

3. Separate local recruitment process for administrators: Currently, Ladakh administrators are selected via UPSC. He demands the establishment of a separate recruitment process and a Public Service Commission for Ladakh citing the unique needs and characteristics of the region.

4. Protection against industrial exploitation: Wangchuk is raising concerns about the potential for industrial exploitation in Ladakh, given its current status as a Union Territory. He is asking for regulations to protect the ecosystem from any future industrial exploitation.

Ladakh protest needs more of your attention

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Sonam wangchuck the real life Phunksukh Wangdu has not eaten anything other than water and salt since the last 18 days.
He demands the 6th schedule to be implemented in Ladakh, which was promised by the BJP. 
In my opinion, it should be implemented in Ladakh as it will give power to the regional government to protect their natural resources and also their local tribe population. 
But none of the BJP spokespersons have met him yet. He is a real life hero and should be heard

What's your view on the ongoing protest in Ladakh?

System Engineer

Sonam Wangchuk marching to border to show Chinese and Indian corporate encroachment on nomad pasture lands.

47K likes, 1,159 comments - wangchuksworld on March 18, 2024: "BEGINNING OF DAY 14 OF MY #CLIMATEFAST 
250 people slept hungy in - 12 °C to  safegurad Ladakh’s land, environment and tribal indigeno..."

147K views · 46K likes | Sonam Wangchuk on Instagram: "BEGINNING OF DAY 14 OF MY #CLIMATEFAST 
250 people slept hungy in - 12 °C to  safegurad Ladakh’s land, environment and tribal indigenous culture.

Our nomads are losing prime pasture land to huge Indian industrial plants to the south & Chinese encroachment to the north. 
To show the ground reality we’re planning a Border March of 10,000 Ladakhi shepherds & farmers soon.

#saveladakh #ladakhprotest #bordermarch #protestinladakh #ladakhisdying #sonamwangchuk #savehimalaya #savenature #indochina #ladakh"

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