Rahul Gandhi Condemns Detention of Climate Activist and Ladakhis
Rahul Gandhi criticized the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and 120 other Ladakhis by the Delhi Police. They were marching for environmental and constitutional rights. Gandhi demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi listen to the voices of Ladakh's people.
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Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, termed the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other Ladakhi protestors by the Delhi Police as 'unacceptable' on Tuesday.
Around 120 Ladakhis, including Wangchuk, were detained at the border of the national capital while marching to demand Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.
Gandhi criticized the detainment, comparing it to previous protests, and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to listen to the concerns of the Ladakhi people.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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