Silence for Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk's Call for Support

Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, urges supporters of his hunger strike at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan to join a silent day-long fast. This demonstration is part of a broader effort demanding the inclusion of Ladakh in the sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution, along with statehood and enhanced autonomy.

On Wednesday evening, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk called upon supporters to join a silent day-long fast, as part of his ongoing hunger strike at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi. The protest seeks enhanced autonomy for Ladakh by including it in the sixth schedule of India's Constitution.

Wangchuk, sharing updates via Instagram, urged followers to maintain silence and avoid demonstrations, highlighting that those in Delhi can gather at Ladakh Bhawan. The hunger strike, which commenced on Sunday afternoon, aims to gather momentum for the cause.

The protest underscores demands for statehood, a public service commission for Ladakh, and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil. Politicians and supporters have shown solidarity, though Wangchuk awaits a response from central government representatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)