Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike for Ladakh's Rights Gains Support

Sonam Wangchuk, on a hunger strike in New Delhi, receives support from an RSS member. The protest aims to secure Ladakh's inclusion in the sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution. Despite significant health concerns, Wangchuk's group seeks a meeting with top government officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) - Four days into his hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk was visited by a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member who offered support and provided mosquito repellent.

Wangchuk and his supporters, camped at Ladakh Bhawan, have yet to meet a central government representative. Despite the lack of official engagement, a BJP leader delivered a message that emphasized justice beyond party lines. Protesters, some experiencing low blood pressure, demand Ladakh's inclusion in the sixth schedule of the Constitution.

The group's demands include statehood, a public service commission, and separate parliamentary seats. The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance spearheaded the march, seeking dialogue with leaders like Prime Minister Modi.

(With inputs from agencies.)