Sonam Wangchuk's Fight for Ladakh's Future Gains Momentum
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi, advocating for Ladakh's inclusion in the sixth schedule of the Constitution. He pays tribute to Ratan Tata, highlighting Tata Sons' contribution to social welfare. Wangchuk stresses the importance of companies' ESG rankings in making impactful decisions.
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan with an earnest call for action. As the protest enters its fifth day, Wangchuk honors the late Ratan Tata, praising Tata Sons for their philanthropic endeavors.
Wangchuk emphasizes that 66% of Tata Sons is owned by Tata Trusts, known for its remarkable contributions to education, health, and rural development. He advocates for the importance of considering a corporation's ESG (environmental, social, and governance) index when engaging with them, underscoring the potential positive or negative impact businesses can have on society.
Amid escalating tensions, Wangchuk and his supporters were briefly detained by Delhi Police. Their demands for statehood and representation in the Indian government highlight the need for deeper integration of Ladakh into India's constitutional framework.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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